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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 76278-1: Bladder temperature via Foley

Name: LOINC Code 76278-1: Bladder temperature via Foley
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:56.388Z

76278-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Bladder temperature via Foley 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 Body temperature. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urinary bladder.

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 Body temperature. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urinary bladder.

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: Both
Method: via Foley

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Bladder temperature via Foley
Body temperature
Bdy temp; bod; Bodies; BODY TEMPERATURE.MOLEC; in vitro urine temp; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Temp; Temperature

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

Bladder temperature via FoleyBladder temp via FoleyBody temperatureBDYTMP.MOLECTempPtUrinary bladder

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code76278-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameBladder temperature via Foley

DescriptionBody temperature

Short nameBladder temp via Foley

ComponentBody temperature

PropertyTemp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urinary bladder

ScaleQn

Methodvia Foley

ClassBDYTMP.MOLEC

Example unitsdeg C; deg F

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.54

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Bladder temperature via Foley

Part names

Body temperatureTempPtUrinary bladderQnvia FoleyTemperaturePoint in time (spot)

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