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LOINC Code 13363-7: Collection duration (St)

13363-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Collection duration (St) 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 Specimen collection. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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 Specimen collection. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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

  • Specimen collection [Time] of Stool
  • Specimen collection
  • Bowel movement; Coll; Collect; Collected; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Spec; Stl; Stool = Fecal

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

Collection duration (St)Specimen collection [Time] of StoolSpecimen collect Time StlSpecimen collectionSPECSpecimen collection, StoolTime

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code13363-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameCollection duration (St)
DescriptionSpecimen collection
Short nameSpecimen collect Time Stl
ComponentSpecimen collection
PropertyTime
Timing*
System (specimen)Stool
ScaleQn
ClassSPEC
Example unitsdays;hr
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0j-a
Last changed2.82

Consumer names

Specimen collection, Stool

Part names

Specimen collectionTime*StoolQnTime (e.g. seconds)

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