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LOINC Code 82283-3: Source used to adjust activity MET

82283-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Source used to adjust activity MET 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 to adjust activity MET. 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 to adjust activity MET. 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 to adjust activity MET
  • Sources used to adjust the exercise MET include Wilms 2014 male, Wilms 2014 female, Harris-Benedict male, and Harris-Benedict female.
  • Activ; Actvty; CLIN; Movements; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Source to adj activity MET; 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 to adjust activity METSource to adj activity METCLINTypePtReference sourceNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code82283-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameSource used to adjust activity MET
Short nameSource to adj activity MET
ComponentSource used to adjust activity MET
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 to adjust activity METTypePtReference sourceNomPoint in time (spot)Reference

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