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LOINC Code 45285-4: Date and time (Dose)

45285-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Date and time (Dose) 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 Date and time. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dose.

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 Date and time. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dose.

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

  • Date and time of Dose
  • Date and time
  • Date and time; Date+time; Dose med or substance; DRUG DOSES; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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

Date and time (Dose)Date and time of DoseDate+time DoseDate and timeDRUGDOSEDate and Time doseTmStp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code45285-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameDate and time (Dose)
DescriptionDate and time
Short nameDate+time Dose
ComponentDate and time
PropertyTmStp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Dose
ScaleQn
ClassDRUGDOSE
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.17
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Date and Time dose

Part names

Date and timeTmStpPtDoseQnTime Stamp (Date and Time)Point in time (spot)

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