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.

LOINC

LOINC Code 69350-7: Temporal orientation and/or mental status - acute [CARE]

Name: LOINC Code 69350-7: Temporal orientation and/or mental status - acute [CARE]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:48.863Z

69350-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Temporal orientation and/or mental status - acute [CARE] 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 Temporal orientation &or mental status - acute. 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 Temporal orientation &or mental status - acute. 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: DISCOURAGED
Panel type: Panel
Method: CARE

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Temporal orientation and/or mental status - acute [CARE]
Temporal orientation &or mental status - acute
CARE Survey; Continuity assessment record and evaluation; Continuity Assessment Record and Evaluation (CARE) Pnl; Pan; Panel; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Survey; Temporal orientation mental status CARE acute; Temporal Orientation/Mental Status

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

Temporal orientation and/or mental status - acute [CARE]Temporal orientation &or mental status - acutePANEL.SURVEY.CARE-Pt^PatientCARE

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code69350-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameTemporal orientation and/or mental status - acute [CARE]

DescriptionTemporal orientation &or mental status - acute

ComponentTemporal orientation &or mental status - acute

Property-

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

Scale-

MethodCARE

ClassPANEL.SURVEY.CARE

StatusDISCOURAGED

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.38

Last changed2.64

Part names

Temporal orientation &or mental status - acute-Pt^PatientCARETemporal orientation and/or mental status - acutePoint in time (spot)Continuity assessment record and evaluation

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