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 71685-2: FDA package insert PMI - Tell your doctor before taking section

Name: LOINC Code 71685-2: FDA package insert PMI - Tell your doctor before taking section
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:50.624Z

71685-2 is a LOINC code used to identify FDA package insert PMI - Tell your doctor before taking section 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 PMI - Tell your doctor before taking section. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^FDA package insert.

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 PMI - Tell your doctor before taking section. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^FDA package insert.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

FDA package insert PMI - Tell your doctor before taking section
PMI - Tell your doctor before taking section
DOCUMENT.REF; FDA insert; Narrative; PMI-Tell doc before taking; Report; SPL; Structured Product Labelling

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

FDA package insert PMI - Tell your doctor before taking sectionFDA insert PMI-Tell doc before takingPMI - Tell your doctor before taking sectionDOC.REF-^FDA package insertNar

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code71685-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameFDA package insert PMI - Tell your doctor before taking section

DescriptionPMI - Tell your doctor before taking section

Short nameFDA insert PMI-Tell doc before taking

ComponentPMI - Tell your doctor before taking section

Property-

Timing-

System (specimen)^FDA package insert

ScaleNar

ClassDOC.REF

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.40

Last changed2.40

Part names

PMI - Tell your doctor before taking section-^FDA package insertNar

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.