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LOINC Code 44971-0: Capillary refill [Time]

44971-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Capillary refill [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 Capillary refill. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Body site}.

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 Capillary refill. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Body site}.

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

  • Capillary refill [Time]
  • Capillary refill
  • Monitors blood flow to tissue and dehydration
  • bod; Bodies; CRT; H+P; H+P.PX; P prime; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; 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

Capillary refill [Time]Capillary refill TimeCapillary refillH&P.PXTimePt{Body site}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code44971-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameCapillary refill [Time]
DescriptionCapillary refill
Short nameCapillary refill Time
ComponentCapillary refill
PropertyTime
TimingPt
System (specimen){Body site}
ScaleQn
MethodObserved
ClassH&P.PX
Example unitss
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.17
Last changed2.70

Part names

Capillary refillTimePt{Body site}QnObservedTime (e.g. seconds)Point in time (spot)

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