LOINC

LOINC Code 67458-0: Type of ear protection [PhenX]

67458-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Type of ear protection [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 Type of ear protection. 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 Type of ear protection. 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

  • Type of ear protection [PhenX]
  • Type of ear protection
  • Ear protection type; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Typ

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

Type of ear protection [PhenX]Ear protection type PhenXType of ear protectionPHENXTypePt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code67458-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameType of ear protection [PhenX]
DescriptionType of ear protection
Short nameEar protection type PhenX
ComponentType of ear protection
PropertyType
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

Type of ear protectionTypePt^PatientNomPhenXPoint in time (spot)

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