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LOINC Code 73802-1: Oxygen saturation sensor wrap name

73802-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Oxygen saturation sensor wrap name 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 name. 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 name. 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 name
  • The sensor wrap name includes brand (and model) of the specific sensor wrap used for the screening event.
  • Ident; Identifier; Nominal; O2; Point in time; Random; SaO2; SaO2% Device; SaO2% sens wrap name; SAT; Satn; SO2; tO2

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 nameSaO2% Device SaO2% sens wrap nameDEVICESIDPtOxygen saturation deviceNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code73802-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameOxygen saturation sensor wrap name
Short nameSaO2% Device SaO2% sens wrap name
ComponentOxygen saturation sensor wrap name
PropertyID
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 nameIDPtOxygen saturation deviceNomIdentifierPoint in time (spot)

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