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LOINC Code 29079-1: Eyes Prism cover

29079-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Eyes Prism cover 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 Prism cover. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Eyes.

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 Prism cover. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Eyes.

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

  • Eyes Prism cover
  • Prism cover
  • Eye; EYE.PX; Identity or presence; Nominal; Ophthalmologic; Ophthalmology; Ophtho; Ophthy; Point in time; Random; 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

Eyes Prism coverPrism coverEYE.PXPridPtEyesNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code29079-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameEyes Prism cover
DescriptionPrism cover
Short nameEyes Prism cover
ComponentPrism cover
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Eyes
ScaleNom
ClassEYE.PX
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

Prism coverPridPtEyesNomPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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