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.

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LOINC Code 28847-2: Left glasses lens prescription Visual acuity far

Name: LOINC Code 28847-2: Left glasses lens prescription Visual acuity far
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:15.024Z

28847-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Left glasses lens prescription Visual acuity far 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 Visual acuity.far. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Glasses prescription.lens.left.

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 Visual acuity.far. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Glasses prescription.lens.left.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Left glasses lens prescription Visual acuity far
Visual acuity.far
Distance; EYE; EYE.GLASSES; Far VA; Glasses Rx; L; L glasses Rx; Length Ratio; LT; Ophthalmology; Ophtho; Ophthy; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Refraction; Rx; VA

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

Left glasses lens prescription Visual acuity farL glasses Rx Far VAVisual acuity.farEYE.GLASSESLenRtoPtGlasses prescription.lens.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code28847-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameLeft glasses lens prescription Visual acuity far

DescriptionVisual acuity.far

Short nameL glasses Rx Far VA

ComponentVisual acuity.far

PropertyLenRto

TimingPt

System (specimen)Glasses prescription.lens.left

ScaleQn

ClassEYE.GLASSES

Example unitsft/ft

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.00

Last changed2.71

Part names

Visual acuity.farLenRtoPtGlasses prescription.lens.leftQnVisual acuity farLength RatioPoint in time (spot)Left glasses lens prescription

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