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 28697-1: Eye Refraction comment Autorefractor.auto

Name: LOINC Code 28697-1: Eye Refraction comment Autorefractor.auto
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:15.023Z

28697-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Eye Refraction comment Autorefractor.auto 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 Refraction comment. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Eye.

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 Refraction comment. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Eye.

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: Autorefractor.auto

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Eye Refraction comment Autorefractor.auto
Refraction comment
AR.auto; cmmt; cmnt; Com; Comm; Comments; Commt; Eye; EYE.REFRACTION; Eyeball; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Narrative; Occular; Oculis; Ophthalmologic; Ophthalmology; Ophtho; Ophthy; Optic globe; Point in time; Random; Refract comm; Remarks; Report; Vision; Visual

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

Eye Refraction comment Autorefractor.autoEye Refract comm AR.autoRefraction commentEYE.REFRACTIONImpPtEye

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code28697-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameEye Refraction comment Autorefractor.auto

DescriptionRefraction comment

Short nameEye Refract comm AR.auto

ComponentRefraction comment

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Eye

ScaleNar

MethodAutorefractor.auto

ClassEYE.REFRACTION

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.00

Last changed2.68

Part names

Refraction commentImpPtEyeNarAutorefractor.autoImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)

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