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LOINC Code 46729-0: Weight container+Specimen (Stl)

46729-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Weight container+Specimen (Stl) 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 Weight container+Specimen. 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 Weight container+Specimen. 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

  • Weight container+Specimen of Stool
  • Weight container+Specimen
  • Part of 72 hour stool report
  • Bowel movement; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spec; Stl; Stool = Fecal; Wt; Wt Container+specimen

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

Weight container+Specimen (Stl)Weight container+Specimen of StoolWt Container+specimen Stl QnWeight container+SpecimenSPECWeight container+Specimen, StoolMass

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code46729-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameWeight container+Specimen (Stl)
DescriptionWeight container+Specimen
Short nameWt Container+specimen Stl Qn
ComponentWeight container+Specimen
PropertyMass
TimingPt
System (specimen)Stool
ScaleQn
ClassSPEC
Example unitsg
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.19
Last changed2.44

Consumer names

Weight container+Specimen, Stool

Part names

Weight container+SpecimenMassPtStoolQnPoint in time (spot)

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