LOINC Code 12011-3: Replicate summarization
12011-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Replicate summarization 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 Replicate summarization. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Measurement.
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 Replicate summarization. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Measurement.
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
- Replicate summarization
- Systems may take many repeat measures & report either an average or some other derivative of these replicates. Variable allows sender to indicate selected, average or individual replicates. Related to another measure via observation subID in HL7
- OBSTERICAL; OBSTERICAL.ULTRASOUND; Obstetrical; Obstetrics; Point in time; Random; Summary; Typ
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.
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