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LOINC Code 45359-7: Length of time post dose

45359-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Length of time post 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 Length of time post dose. 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 Length of time post dose. 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
  • Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Length of time post dose
  • After; Len; Length of time p dose; MISC; Point in time; PST; 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

Length of time post doseLength of time p doseMISCLength of time after doseTimePt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code45359-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameLength of time post dose
Short nameLength of time p dose
ComponentLength of time post dose
PropertyTime
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
ClassMISC
Example unitsH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Length of time after dose

Part names

Length of time post doseTimePt^PatientQnTime (e.g. seconds)Point in time (spot)

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