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LOINC Code 72297-5: Tunneling clock position of Wound

72297-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Tunneling clock position of Wound 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 Tunneling clock position. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Wound.

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 Tunneling clock position. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Wound.

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
  • Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Tunneling clock position of Wound
  • Tunneling clock position
  • Finding; Findings; H+P; H+P.PX; Nominal; P prime; Point in time; Random; Tunneling clck; Wnd

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

Tunneling clock position of WoundTunneling clck WndTunneling clock positionH&P.PXFindPtWound

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code72297-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameTunneling clock position of Wound
DescriptionTunneling clock position
Short nameTunneling clck Wnd
ComponentTunneling clock position
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)Wound
ScaleNom
ClassH&P.PX
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.42
Last changed2.42

Part names

Tunneling clock positionFindPtWoundNomFindingPoint in time (spot)

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