What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 111601-1: Left eye Background Illumination Color Code Sequence [Units/mass] Static Automated Perimetry

Name: LOINC Code 111601-1: Left eye Background Illumination Color Code Sequence [Units/mass] Static Automated Perimetry
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:21.941Z

111601-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Left eye Background Illumination Color Code Sequence [Units/mass] Static Automated Perimetry in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Background illumination color code sequence. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Eye.left.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Background illumination color code sequence. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Eye.left.

When is it used?

Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
Status: ACTIVE
Order vs observation: Both
Method: Static Automated Perimetry

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Left eye Background Illumination Color Code Sequence [Units/mass] Static Automated Perimetry
Background illumination color code sequence
Appearance; Arbitrary content; Auto; Automated detection; Bkgd Illm Clr Cd Seq; Colour; Elec; Elect; Electr; Eyeball; L; L eye; LT; Nominal; Occular; Oculis; Ophthalmologic; Optic globe; Point in time; Prmtry; Random; SAP; Vision; Visual

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Left eye Background Illumination Color Code Sequence [Units/mass] Static Automated PerimetryL Eye Bkgd Illum Color Code Seq SAPBackground illumination color code sequenceEYEACntPtEye.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code111601-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameLeft eye Background Illumination Color Code Sequence [Units/mass] Static Automated Perimetry

DescriptionBackground illumination color code sequence

Short nameL Eye Bkgd Illum Color Code Seq SAP

ComponentBackground illumination color code sequence

PropertyACnt

TimingPt

System (specimen)Eye.left

ScaleNom

MethodStatic Automated Perimetry

ClassEYE

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.82

Last changed2.82

Part names

Background illumination color code sequenceACntPtEye.leftNomStatic Automated PerimetryArbitrary ContentPoint in time (spot)Left eye

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