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LOINC Code 76425-8: Date of onset - Reported

76425-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Date of onset - Reported 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 Date of onset. 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 Date of onset. 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: Reported

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Date of onset - Reported
  • Date of onset
  • H+P; H+P.HX; P prime; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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

Date of onset - ReportedDate of onset ReportedDate of onsetH&P.HXDatePt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code76425-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameDate of onset - Reported
DescriptionDate of onset
Short nameDate of onset Reported
ComponentDate of onset
PropertyDate
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
MethodReported
ClassH&P.HX
Example unitsMMDDYY
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.52
Last changed2.73

Part names

Date of onsetDatePt^PatientQnReportedPoint in time (spot)

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