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LOINC Code 32885-6: Identification {Tooth} Observed

32885-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Identification {Tooth} Observed 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 Identification. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Tooth}.

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 Identification. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Tooth}.

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
  • Method: Observed

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Identification {Tooth} Observed
  • Identification
  • Identifies the tooth or prosthesis in the patient's mouth.
  • Dental; Dentistry; Identity or presence; Nominal; Point in time; Random

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

Identification {Tooth} ObservedID {Tooth} ObservIdentificationDENTALPridPt{Tooth}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32885-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameIdentification {Tooth} Observed
DescriptionIdentification
Short nameID {Tooth} Observ
ComponentIdentification
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen){Tooth}
ScaleNom
MethodObserved
ClassDENTAL
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.27

Part names

IdentificationPridPt{Tooth}NomObservedPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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