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LOINC Code 19784-8: Endoscopy device Institution inventory number

19784-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Endoscopy device Institution inventory number 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 Institution inventory number. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Endoscopy 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 Institution inventory number. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Endoscopy 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

  • Endoscopy device Institution inventory number
  • Institution inventory number
  • Facility; Gastro; Gastroenterology; GI; GI.ENDO; Ident; Identifier; Inventory #; No; Nominal; Num; Point in time; 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

Endoscopy device Institution inventory numberEndoscopy device Inventory #Institution inventory numberENDO.GIIDPtEndoscopy device

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code19784-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameEndoscopy device Institution inventory number
DescriptionInstitution inventory number
Short nameEndoscopy device Inventory #
ComponentInstitution inventory number
PropertyID
TimingPt
System (specimen)Endoscopy device
ScaleNom
ClassENDO.GI
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0l
Last changed2.50

Part names

Institution inventory numberIDPtEndoscopy deviceNomIdentifierPoint in time (spot)

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