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 63817-1: If you spent an hour in the mid-day sun for the first time without sunscreen, which of these reactions best describes what would happen to your skin [NHL]

Name: LOINC Code 63817-1: If you spent an hour in the mid-day sun for the first time without sunscreen, which of these reactions best describes what would happen to your skin [NHL]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:43.946Z

63817-1 is a LOINC code used to identify If you spent an hour in the mid-day sun for the first time without sunscreen, which of these reactions best describes what would happen to your skin [NHL] 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 If you spent an hour in the mid-day sun for the first time without sunscreen, which of these reactions best describes what would happen to your skin. 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 If you spent an hour in the mid-day sun for the first time without sunscreen, which of these reactions best describes what would happen to your skin. 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: NHL

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

If you spent an hour in the mid-day sun for the first time without sunscreen, which of these reactions best describes what would happen to your skin [NHL]
If you spent an hour in the mid-day sun for the first time without sunscreen, which of these reactions best describes what would happen to your skin
Finding; Findings; Integument; Nominal; PhenX; Point in time; Random; Skin reaction

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

If you spent an hour in the mid-day sun for the first time without sunscreen, which of these reactions best describes what would happen to your skin [NHL]Skin reaction NHLIf you spent an hour in the mid-day sun for the first time without sunscreen, which of these reactions best describes what would happen to your skinPHENXFindPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code63817-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameIf you spent an hour in the mid-day sun for the first time without sunscreen, which of these reactions best describes what would happen to your skin [NHL]

DescriptionIf you spent an hour in the mid-day sun for the first time without sunscreen, which of these reactions best describes what would happen to your skin

Short nameSkin reaction NHL

ComponentIf you spent an hour in the mid-day sun for the first time without sunscreen, which of these reactions best describes what would happen to your skin

PropertyFind

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleNom

MethodNHL

ClassPHENX

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.36

Last changed2.65

Part names

If you spent an hour in the mid-day sun for the first time without sunscreen, which of these reactions best describes what would happen to your skinFindPt^PatientNomNHLFindingPoint in time (spot)

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