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 72065-6: Type intravenous iron prescribed [ESRD]

Name: LOINC Code 72065-6: Type intravenous iron prescribed [ESRD]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:51.499Z

72065-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Type intravenous iron prescribed [ESRD] 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 intravenous iron prescribed. 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 intravenous iron prescribed. 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
Order vs observation: Observation
Method: ESRD

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Type intravenous iron prescribed [ESRD]
Type intravenous iron prescribed
Indicates Intravenous (IV) Iron prescription Agent. Indicates the Intravenous (IV) Iron prescription Agent other than the medications in the Intravenous Iron selection list.
End Stage Renal Disease; ESRD survey; Fe; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Survey; 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 intravenous iron prescribed [ESRD]Type intravenous iron prescribedSURVEY.ESRDTypePt^PatientNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code72065-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameType intravenous iron prescribed [ESRD]

DescriptionType intravenous iron prescribed

ComponentType intravenous iron prescribed

PropertyType

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleNom

MethodESRD

ClassSURVEY.ESRD

StatusTRIAL

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.40

Last changed2.67

Part names

Type intravenous iron prescribedTypePt^PatientNomESRDPoint in time (spot)End Stage Renal Disease

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