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 63720-7: What was the primary source of drinking water at your home if other [Next-of-kin]

Name: LOINC Code 63720-7: What was the primary source of drinking water at your home if other [Next-of-kin]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:43.946Z

63720-7 is a LOINC code used to identify What was the primary source of drinking water at your home if other [Next-of-kin] 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 What was the primary source of drinking water at your home if other. 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 What was the primary source of drinking water at your home if other. 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: Next-of-kin

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

What was the primary source of drinking water at your home if other [Next-of-kin]
What was the primary source of drinking water at your home if other
Drinking water source; Drinking water source other; Finding; Findings; Next-of-kin Questionnaire; Nominal; Othr; PhenX; Point in time; Random; Srce

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

What was the primary source of drinking water at your home if other [Next-of-kin]Drinking water source other Next-of-kinWhat was the primary source of drinking water at your home if otherPHENXFindPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code63720-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameWhat was the primary source of drinking water at your home if other [Next-of-kin]

DescriptionWhat was the primary source of drinking water at your home if other

Short nameDrinking water source other Next-of-kin

ComponentWhat was the primary source of drinking water at your home if other

PropertyFind

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleNom

MethodNext-of-kin

ClassPHENX

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.36

Last changed2.65

Part names

What was the primary source of drinking water at your home if otherFindPt^PatientNomNext-of-kinFindingPoint in time (spot)

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