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 30211-7: Collection duration (Unsp spec)

Name: LOINC Code 30211-7: Collection duration (Unsp spec)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:16.074Z

30211-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Collection duration (Unsp spec) 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 Specimen collection. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Specimen.

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 Specimen collection. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Specimen.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Specimen collection [Time] of Specimen
Specimen collection
Coll; Collect; Collected; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Spec

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

Collection duration (Unsp spec)Specimen collection [Time] of SpecimenSpecimen collect Time SpecSpecimen collectionSPECSpecimen collection, SpecimenTime

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code30211-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameCollection duration (Unsp spec)

DescriptionSpecimen collection

Short nameSpecimen collect Time Spec

ComponentSpecimen collection

PropertyTime

Timing*

System (specimen)^Specimen

ScaleQn

ClassSPEC

Example unitsH

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.04

Last changed2.82

Consumer names

Specimen collection, Specimen

Part names

Specimen collectionTime*^SpecimenQnTime (e.g. seconds)

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