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.

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LOINC Code 41951-5: Number of steps in 24 hour mean Measured

Name: LOINC Code 41951-5: Number of steps in 24 hour mean Measured
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:28.126Z

41951-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Number of steps in 24 hour mean Measured 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 Number of steps. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 Number of steps. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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: Measured

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Number of steps in 24 hour mean Measured
Number of steps
# steps; 1 day; 24 hours; 24HR; Average; Avg; CLIN; Count/time; No; nRate; Num; Number rate; Number Rate = Count/Time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative

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

Number of steps in 24 hour mean Measured# steps 24h Mean nRate MeasuredNumber of stepsCLINAverage Number of steps in 24 Hours, MeasuredNRat24H^mean

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code41951-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameNumber of steps in 24 hour mean Measured

DescriptionNumber of steps

Short name# steps 24h Mean nRate Measured

ComponentNumber of steps

PropertyNRat

Timing24H^mean

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleQn

MethodMeasured

ClassCLIN

Example units#/24 H

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.16

Last changed2.48

Consumer names

Average Number of steps in 24 Hours, Measured

Part names

Number of stepsNRat24H^mean^PatientQnMeasuredNumber Rate

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.