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 82281-7: Source used for reported activity metabolic rate

Name: LOINC Code 82281-7: Source used for reported activity metabolic rate
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:08.164Z

82281-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Source used for reported activity metabolic rate 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 Source used for reported activity metabolic rate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Reference source.

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 Source used for reported activity metabolic rate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Reference source.

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

Source used for reported activity metabolic rate
Example sources include an activity tracker or physical activity questionnaire.
Act metab rate; Activ; Actvty; Basal Metabolic Rate; BMR; CLIN; EE; Energy expenditure; Movements; Nominal; Point in time; Random; RMR; Source Report Act Metab Rate; Srce; 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

Source used for reported activity metabolic rateSource reported activ metab rateCLINTypePtReference sourceNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code82281-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameSource used for reported activity metabolic rate

Short nameSource reported activ metab rate

ComponentSource used for reported activity metabolic rate

PropertyType

TimingPt

System (specimen)Reference source

ScaleNom

ClassCLIN

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.56

Last changed2.71

Part names

Source used for reported activity metabolic rateTypePtReference sourceNomSource used to report activity metabolic ratePoint in time (spot)Reference

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