What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 19797-0: Examination extent landmark [Description] Abdomen Narrative Laparoscopy

Name: LOINC Code 19797-0: Examination extent landmark [Description] Abdomen Narrative Laparoscopy
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:28.199Z

19797-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Examination extent landmark [Description] Abdomen Narrative Laparoscopy 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 Examination extent landmark. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Abdomen.

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 Examination extent landmark. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Abdomen.

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
Method: Lap

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Examination extent landmark [Description] Abdomen Narrative Laparoscopy
Examination extent landmark
Abd; Abdo; Abdomen+; Abdominal; Description; Exam extent landmark; Gastro; Gastroenterology; GI; GI.ENDO; Laparoscopic; Laparoscopy; Narrative; Report; Studies; Study; Sutdies

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

Examination extent landmark [Description] Abdomen Narrative LaparoscopyExam extent landmark Abd LAPExamination extent landmarkENDO.GIDescStdyAbdomen

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code19797-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameExamination extent landmark [Description] Abdomen Narrative Laparoscopy

DescriptionExamination extent landmark

Short nameExam extent landmark Abd LAP

ComponentExamination extent landmark

PropertyDesc

TimingStdy

System (specimen)Abdomen

ScaleNar

MethodLap

ClassENDO.GI

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0l

Last changed2.40

Part names

Examination extent landmarkDescStdyAbdomenNarLapDescriptionStudyLaparoscopy

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