What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 54869-3: Average fluid intake per day by parenteral or tube feedings in the 7 days [MDSv3]

Name: LOINC Code 54869-3: Average fluid intake per day by parenteral or tube feedings in the 7 days [MDSv3]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:37.142Z

54869-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Average fluid intake per day by parenteral or tube feedings in the 7 days [MDSv3] 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 Average fluid intake per day by parenteral or tube feedings in the 7D. 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 Average fluid intake per day by parenteral or tube feedings in the 7D. 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
Method: MDSv3

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Average fluid intake per day by parenteral or tube feedings in the 7 days [MDSv3]
Average fluid intake per day by parenteral or tube feedings in the 7D
Fld; Flow; MDS version 3; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Survey; SURVEY.MDS; Volume rate; vRate

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

Average fluid intake per day by parenteral or tube feedings in the 7 days [MDSv3]Average fluid intake per day by parenteral or tube feedings in the 7DSURVEY.MDSVRat7D^PatientQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code54869-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameAverage fluid intake per day by parenteral or tube feedings in the 7 days [MDSv3]

DescriptionAverage fluid intake per day by parenteral or tube feedings in the 7D

ComponentAverage fluid intake per day by parenteral or tube feedings in the 7D

PropertyVRat

Timing7D

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleQn

MethodMDSv3

ClassSURVEY.MDS

Example unitsmL/7 d

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.27

Last changed2.54

Part names

Average fluid intake per day by parenteral or tube feedings in the 7DVRat7D^PatientQnMDSv3Average fluid intake per day by parenteral or tube feedings in the 7 daysVolume Rate7 days

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