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LOINC Code 53662-3: Conception method

53662-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Conception method 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 Conception method. 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 Conception method. 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
  • Method: Reported

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Conception method
Conception method reported by patient. Example Answersspontaneous, ovulation induction, AID, AIH, IVF, GIFT, ICSI.
Finding; Findings; Gyn; Gynecology; Meth; Method of; Nominal; OB; ObGyn; OBSTERICAL; OBSTERICAL.ULTRASOUND; Obstetrical; Obstetrics; Point in time; 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

Conception methodOB.USFindPt^PatientNomReported

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code53662-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameConception method
Short nameConception method
ComponentConception method
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNom
MethodReported
ClassOB.US
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.26
Last changed2.29

Part names

Conception methodFindPt^PatientNomReportedFindingPoint in time (spot)

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