LOINC Code 81204-0: FDA product label NDC labeler code inactivation - animal drug

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 NDC labeler code inactivation - animal drug. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^FDA product label.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• FDA product label NDC labeler code inactivation - animal drug
• NDC labeler code inactivation - animal drug
• The first 5 numeric characters of the 10-character code identify the animal drug manufacturer or distributor and are known as the Labeler Code. FDA will expand the Labeler Code from five to six numeric characters when the available five-character code combinations are exhausted. FDA will assign Labeler Code numbers and provide them to the registrant along with the validated copy of Form FDA-2656. Any registered firm that does not have an assigned Labeler Code will be assigned one when registration and listing information are submitted.
• DOCUMENT.REGULATORY; Drugs; FDA label; Narrative; NDC label code inact anml drg; Report

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.

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