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 79183-0: First (Given) name Nom (Guardian or legally authorized representative)

Name: LOINC Code 79183-0: First (Given) name Nom (Guardian or legally authorized representative)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:00.209Z

79183-0 is a LOINC code used to identify First (Given) name Nom (Guardian or legally authorized representative) 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 First name. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Guardian or legally authorized representative.

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 First name. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Guardian or legally authorized representative.

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

First name of Guardian or legally authorized representative
First name
Given name; MISC; Nominal; Person name; Point in time; 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

First (Given) name Nom (Guardian or legally authorized representative)First name of Guardian or legally authorized representativeFirst name GuardianFirst nameMISCFirst (Given) name, Guardian Or Legally Authorized RepresentativePn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code79183-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameFirst (Given) name Nom (Guardian or legally authorized representative)

DescriptionFirst name

Short nameFirst name Guardian

ComponentFirst name

PropertyPn

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Guardian or legally authorized representative

ScaleNom

ClassMISC

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.54

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

First (Given) name, Guardian Or Legally Authorized Representative

Part names

First namePnPt^Guardian or legally authorized representativeNomFirst (Given) namePerson namePoint in time (spot)

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.