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 71354-5: Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale [EPDS]

Name: LOINC Code 71354-5: Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale [EPDS]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:50.623Z

71354-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale [EPDS] 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 Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. 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 Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. 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
Panel type: Panel
Method: EPDS

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale [EPDS]

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was as a simple means of screening for postnatal depression in health care settings. It can also be used by researchers seeking information on factors that influence the emotional well-being of new mothers and their families.The EPDS is only a screening test and does not diagnose postpartum depression. Answers to the 10 questions are scored from 0-3, and then summed for a Total score. Higher scores indicate a greater risk of depressive illness and the need for more thorough evaluation by appropriate licensed health care provider. [PMID3651732]

Pan; Panel; PANEL.SURVEY.EPDS; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Survey; SURVEY.EPDS

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

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale [EPDS]Edinburgh Postnatal Depression ScalePANEL.SURVEY.EPDS-Pt^PatientEPDS

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code71354-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameEdinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale [EPDS]

DescriptionEdinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

ComponentEdinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

Property-

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

Scale-

MethodEPDS

ClassPANEL.SURVEY.EPDS

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.40

Last changed2.72

Part names

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale-Pt^PatientEPDSEdinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale - EPDSPoint in time (spot)

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