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 55176-2: ED arrival and first assessment data at First encounter Set DEEDS

Name: LOINC Code 55176-2: ED arrival and first assessment data at First encounter Set DEEDS
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:37.143Z

55176-2 is a LOINC code used to identify ED arrival and first assessment data at First encounter Set DEEDS 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 ED arrival and first assessment data. 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 ED arrival and first assessment data. 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
Panel type: Panel
Method: DEEDS

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

ED arrival and first assessment data at First encounter Set DEEDS
ED arrival and first assessment data
1st; Data Elements for Emergency Department Systems; DEEDS; ED arrival & 1st assessment data; Emergency Department; EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (DEEDS); EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (DEEDS) PANEL; Encounter; Pan; Panel; Panl; Pnl

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

ED arrival and first assessment data at First encounter Set DEEDSED arrival and 1st assessment data DEEDSED arrival and first assessment dataPANEL.ED-Enctr^frst^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code55176-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameED arrival and first assessment data at First encounter Set DEEDS

DescriptionED arrival and first assessment data

Short nameED arrival and 1st assessment data DEEDS

ComponentED arrival and first assessment data

Property-

TimingEnctr^frst

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleSet

MethodDEEDS

ClassPANEL.ED

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.27

Last changed2.38

Part names

ED arrival and first assessment data-Enctr^frst^PatientSetDEEDSData Elements for Emergency Department Systems

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