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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 75879-7: Aids or devices usually used for hygiene, reach, grip, AndOr activities [HAQ]

Name: LOINC Code 75879-7: Aids or devices usually used for hygiene, reach, grip, AndOr activities [HAQ]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:56.385Z

75879-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Aids or devices usually used for hygiene, reach, grip, AndOr activities [HAQ] 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 Aids or devices usually used for hygiene, reach, grip, &or activities. 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 Aids or devices usually used for hygiene, reach, grip, &or activities. 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: ACTIVE
Order vs observation: Observation
Method: HAQ

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Aids or devices usually used for hygiene, reach, grip, AndOr activities [HAQ]
Aids or devices usually used for hygiene, reach, grip, &or activities
Health Assessment Questionnaire; 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

Aids or devices usually used for hygiene, reach, grip, AndOr activities [HAQ]Aids or devices usually used for hygiene, reach, grip, &or activitiesSURVEY.HAQTypePt^PatientNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code75879-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameAids or devices usually used for hygiene, reach, grip, AndOr activities [HAQ]

DescriptionAids or devices usually used for hygiene, reach, grip, &or activities

ComponentAids or devices usually used for hygiene, reach, grip, &or activities

PropertyType

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleNom

MethodHAQ

ClassSURVEY.HAQ

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.50

Last changed2.50

Part names

Aids or devices usually used for hygiene, reach, grip, &or activitiesTypePt^PatientNomHAQAids or devices usually used for hygiene, reach, grip, AndOr activitiesPoint in time (spot)Health Assessment Questionnaire

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