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LOINC Code 112430-4: Stair descent speed [Velocity]

112430-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Stair descent speed [Velocity] 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 Stair descent speed. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 Stair descent speed. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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

  • Stair descent speed [Velocity]
  • Stair descent speed
  • This term represents the speed while descending a flight of stairs.
  • CLIN; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Velocity

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

Stair descent speed [Velocity]Stair descent speedCLINVelPt^PatientQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code112430-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameStair descent speed [Velocity]
DescriptionStair descent speed
Short nameStair descent speed
ComponentStair descent speed
PropertyVel
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
ClassCLIN
Example unitsm/s
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Stair descent speed

Part names

Stair descent speedVelPt^PatientQnVelocity (distance/time)Point in time (spot)

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