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LOINC Code 73801-3: Oxygen saturation sensor wrap type

73801-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Oxygen saturation sensor wrap type 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 Oxygen saturation sensor wrap type. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Oxygen saturation device.

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 Oxygen saturation sensor wrap type. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Oxygen saturation device.

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

  • Oxygen saturation sensor wrap type
  • The sensor wrap type indicates whether the wrap is made out of cloth, foam, or velcro.
  • Nominal; O2; Point in time; Random; SaO2; SaO2% Device; SaO2% sensor wrp type; SAT; Satn; SO2; tO2; 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

Oxygen saturation sensor wrap typeSaO2% Device SaO2% sensor wrp typeDEVICESTypePtOxygen saturation deviceNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code73801-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameOxygen saturation sensor wrap type
Short nameSaO2% Device SaO2% sensor wrp type
ComponentOxygen saturation sensor wrap type
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Oxygen saturation device
ScaleNom
ClassDEVICES
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.44
Last changed2.52

Part names

Oxygen saturation sensor wrap typeTypePtOxygen saturation deviceNomPoint in time (spot)

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