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LOINC Code 56092-0: Birth weight GNWCH

56092-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Birth weight GNWCH 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 Body weight^at birth. 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 Body weight^at birth. 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: GNWCH

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Birth weight GNWCH
Body weight^at birth
A newborn's weight at birth based on the Global Network for Women's and Children's Health Research (GNWCH) examination study protocol. [https//www.nichd.nih.gov/research/supported/globalnetwork]
@ birth; Bdy weight; bod; Bodies; BODY WEIGHT.MOLEC; New born; Newborn; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Wt

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

Birth weight GNWCHBody weight^at birthBDYWGT.MOLECBirth WeightMassPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code56092-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameBirth weight GNWCH
DescriptionBody weight^at birth
Short nameBirth weight GNWCH
ComponentBody weight^at birth
PropertyMass
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
MethodGNWCH
ClassBDYWGT.MOLEC
Example unitsgm;lb-oz
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.29
Last changed2.72

Consumer names

Birth Weight

Part names

Body weight^at birthMassPt^PatientQnGNWCHPoint in time (spot)

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