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LOINC Code 79796-9: Flicker response wave amplitude Left retina light-adapted by ERG

79796-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Flicker response wave amplitude Left retina light-adapted by ERG 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 Flicker response wave amplitude^light-adapted. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Retina.left.

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 Flicker response wave amplitude^light-adapted. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Retina.left.

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: Electroretinogram

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Flicker response wave amplitude Left retina light-adapted by ERG
  • Flicker response wave amplitude^light-adapted
  • This term was developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Health's National Eye Institute (NEI) as part of an effort to standardize the data elements collected by the National Ophthalmic Disease Genotyping and Phenotyping Network (eyeGENE).
  • Electrical potential; ERG; EYE; EYE.ERG; EYE.ERG.NEI; Flicker resp amp; L; L ret; LT; Ophthalmology; Ophtho; Ophthy; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Voltage

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

Flicker response wave amplitude Left retina light-adapted by ERGFlicker resp amp L ret light-adapt ERGFlicker response wave amplitude^light-adaptedEYE.ERG.NEIElpotPtRetina.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code79796-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameFlicker response wave amplitude Left retina light-adapted by ERG
DescriptionFlicker response wave amplitude^light-adapted
Short nameFlicker resp amp L ret light-adapt ERG
ComponentFlicker response wave amplitude^light-adapted
PropertyElpot
TimingPt
System (specimen)Retina.left
ScaleQn
MethodElectroretinogram
ClassEYE.ERG.NEI
Example unitsmv
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.54
Last changed2.68

Part names

Flicker response wave amplitude^light-adaptedElpotPtRetina.leftQnElectroretinogramElectrical Potential (Voltage)Point in time (spot)Left retinaERG

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