LOINC

LOINC Code 67249-3: Ear tested first [PhenX]

67249-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Ear tested first [PhenX] 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 Ear tested first. 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 Ear tested first. 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: TRIAL
  • Method: PhenX

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Ear tested first [PhenX]
  • Ear tested first
  • Finding; Findings; Nominal; Point in time; Random

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

Ear tested first [PhenX]Ear tested first PhenXEar tested firstPHENXFindPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code67249-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameEar tested first [PhenX]
DescriptionEar tested first
Short nameEar tested first PhenX
ComponentEar tested first
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNom
MethodPhenX
ClassPHENX
StatusTRIAL

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.38
Last changed2.65

Part names

Ear tested firstFindPt^PatientNomPhenXFindingPoint in time (spot)

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