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LOINC Code 81292-5: Simple variant Nom

81292-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Simple variant Nom 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 Simple variant. 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 Simple variant. 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: TRIAL
  • Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Simple variant [Type]
  • Simple variant
  • Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Typ

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

Simple variant NomSimple variant [Type]Simple var typeSimple variantMOLPATHTypePt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code81292-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameSimple variant Nom
DescriptionSimple variant
Short nameSimple var type
ComponentSimple variant
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNom
ClassMOLPATH
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.56
Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Simple variant

Part names

Simple variantTypePt^PatientNomPoint in time (spot)

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