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LOINC Code 111763-9: Sampling frequency

111763-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Sampling frequency 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 Sampling frequency. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Device}.

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 Sampling frequency. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Device}.

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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Sampling frequency
  • ADMIN; Count/time; nRate; Number rate; Number Rate = Count/Time; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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

Sampling frequencyADMINNRatPt{Device}QnNumber Rate

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code111763-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameSampling frequency
Short nameSampling frequency
ComponentSampling frequency
PropertyNRat
TimingPt
System (specimen){Device}
ScaleQn
ClassADMIN
Example units/Hour
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.82
Last changed2.82

Part names

Sampling frequencyNRatPt{Device}QnNumber RatePoint in time (spot)

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