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 63762-9: What kinds of chemicals or materials did you handle in that job [NHANES]

Name: LOINC Code 63762-9: What kinds of chemicals or materials did you handle in that job [NHANES]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:43.946Z

63762-9 is a LOINC code used to identify What kinds of chemicals or materials did you handle in that job [NHANES] 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 kinds of chemicals or materials did you handle in that job. 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 kinds of chemicals or materials did you handle in that job. 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: NHANES

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

What kinds of chemicals or materials did you handle in that job [NHANES]
What kinds of chemicals or materials did you handle in that job
Finding; Findings; Job hx chemical material; Nominal; Occupation; PhenX; Point in time; Random; Work

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 kinds of chemicals or materials did you handle in that job [NHANES]Job hx chemical material NHANESWhat kinds of chemicals or materials did you handle in that jobPHENXFindPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code63762-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameWhat kinds of chemicals or materials did you handle in that job [NHANES]

DescriptionWhat kinds of chemicals or materials did you handle in that job

Short nameJob hx chemical material NHANES

ComponentWhat kinds of chemicals or materials did you handle in that job

PropertyFind

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleNom

MethodNHANES

ClassPHENX

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.36

Last changed2.65

Part names

What kinds of chemicals or materials did you handle in that jobFindPt^PatientNomNHANESFindingPoint in time (spot)

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