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LOINC Code 19787-1: Cleaning method Endoscopy device

19787-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Cleaning method Endoscopy device 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 Cleaning method. 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 Cleaning method. 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

  • Cleaning method Endoscopy device
  • Cleaning method
  • Gastro; Gastroenterology; GI; GI.ENDO; Meth; Method of; Nominal; Point in time; Random; 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.

Common synonyms

Cleaning method Endoscopy deviceCleaning methodENDO.GITypePtEndoscopy deviceNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code19787-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameCleaning method Endoscopy device
DescriptionCleaning method
Short nameCleaning method Endoscopy device
ComponentCleaning method
PropertyType
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 changed2.73

Part names

Cleaning methodTypePtEndoscopy deviceNomPoint in time (spot)

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