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LOINC Code 14351-1: Specific gravity Refractometry (Stl)

14351-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Specific gravity Refractometry (Stl) 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 Observation. 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 Observation. 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: Both
  • Method: Refractometry

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Specific gravity of Stool by Refractometry
  • Observation
  • Bowel movement; Chemistry; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Refract; Sp Gr; 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

Specific gravity Refractometry (Stl)Specific gravity of Stool by RefractometrySp Gr Stl RefractometryObservationCHEMSpecific gravity, StoolSpGrav

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code14351-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameSpecific gravity Refractometry (Stl)
DescriptionObservation
Short nameSp Gr Stl Refractometry
ComponentObservation
PropertySpGrav
TimingPt
System (specimen)Stool
ScaleQn
MethodRefractometry
ClassCHEM
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0k
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Specific gravity, Stool

Part names

ObservationSpGravPtStoolQnRefractometrySpecific gravityPoint in time (spot)

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