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LOINC Code 29010-6: Left eye Tear secretion comment [Interpretation] Schirmer test

29010-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Left eye Tear secretion comment [Interpretation] Schirmer test 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 Tear secretion comment. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Eye.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 Tear secretion comment. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Eye.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
  • Order vs observation: Observation
  • Method: Schirmer test

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Left eye Tear secretion comment [Interpretation] Schirmer test
  • Tear secretion comment
  • cmmt; cmnt; Com; Comm; Comments; Commt; Eye; EYE.PX; Eyeball; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; L; L eye; LT; Narrative; Occular; Oculis; Ophthalmologic; Ophthalmology; Ophtho; Ophthy; Optic globe; Point in time; Random; Remarks; Report; TS comment; 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

Left eye Tear secretion comment [Interpretation] Schirmer testL eye TS comment [Imp] SchirmerTear secretion commentEYE.PXImpPtEye.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code29010-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameLeft eye Tear secretion comment [Interpretation] Schirmer test
DescriptionTear secretion comment
Short nameL eye TS comment [Imp] Schirmer
ComponentTear secretion comment
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Eye.left
ScaleNar
MethodSchirmer test
ClassEYE.PX
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.00
Last changed2.68

Part names

Tear secretion commentImpPtEye.leftNarSchirmer testImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Left eye

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