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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 61099-8: Collection date spec 3 (Stl) [Date/time]

Name: LOINC Code 61099-8: Collection date spec 3 (Stl) [Date/time]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:40.898Z

61099-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Collection date spec 3 (Stl) [Date/time] 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 Collection date^3rd 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 Collection date^3rd 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

Collection date of Stool--3rd specimen
Collection date^3rd specimen
Bowel movement; Coll; Collect; Collect Date; Collected; Date and time; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; sp3; Spec; Stl; Stool = Fecal; Time stamp; Timestamp

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

Collection date spec 3 (Stl) [Date/time]Collection date of Stool--3rd specimenCollect Date sp3 StlCollection date^3rd specimenSPECCollection date specimen 3, StoolTmStp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code61099-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameCollection date spec 3 (Stl) [Date/time]

DescriptionCollection date^3rd specimen

Short nameCollect Date sp3 Stl

ComponentCollection date^3rd specimen

PropertyTmStp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Stool

ScaleQn

ClassSPEC

Example unitsMMDDYY

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.38

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Collection date specimen 3, Stool

Part names

Collection date^3rd specimenTmStpPtStoolQnTime Stamp (Date and Time)Point in time (spot)

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