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LOINC Code 41394-8: Collection date (Stl) [Date/time]

41394-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Collection date (Stl) [Date/time] 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 Collection date. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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 Collection date. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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

  • Collection date of Stool
  • Collection date
  • Bowel movement; Coll; Collect; Collect Date; Collected; Date and time; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SPEC; Stl; Stool = Fecal; Time stamp; Timestamp

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 date (Stl) [Date/time]Collection date of StoolCollect Date StlCollection dateSPECCollection date, StoolTmStp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code41394-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameCollection date (Stl) [Date/time]
DescriptionCollection date
Short nameCollect Date Stl
ComponentCollection date
PropertyTmStp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Stool
ScaleQn
ClassSPEC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.16
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Collection date, Stool

Part names

Collection dateTmStpPtStoolQnTime Stamp (Date and Time)Point in time (spot)

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