LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 30978-1: Type Form VAERS

30978-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Type Form VAERS 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 Type. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Form.

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 Type. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Form.

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: VAERS

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Type Form VAERS
  • Type
  • Finding; Findings; Nominal; Point in time; Random; VACCINE

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

Type Form VAERSType VAERSTypeVACCINFindPtForm

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code30978-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameType Form VAERS
DescriptionType
Short nameType VAERS
ComponentType
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)Form
ScaleNom
MethodVAERS
ClassVACCIN
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.04
Last changed2.42

Part names

TypeFindPtFormNomVAERSFindingPoint in time (spot)

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