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LOINC Code 39106-0: Temperature of Skin

39106-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Temperature of Skin 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 Temperature. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Skin.

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 Temperature. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Skin.

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

  • Temperature of Skin
  • Temperature
  • Dermatologic; Epidermis; Finding; Findings; H+P; H+P.HX; Integument; Nominal; P prime; Point in time; Random; Skn; Temp

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

Temperature of SkinTemp SkinTemperatureH&P.HXFindPtSkin

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code39106-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameTemperature of Skin
DescriptionTemperature
Short nameTemp Skin
ComponentTemperature
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)Skin
ScaleNom
ClassH&P.HX
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.15
Last changed2.73

Part names

TemperatureFindPtSkinNomFindingPoint in time (spot)

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