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LOINC Code 8300-6: Volume estimated by Immersion method

8300-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Volume estimated by Immersion method 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 Volume. 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 Volume. 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: ACTIVE
  • Method: Immersion

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Volume estimated by Immersion method
  • Volume
  • Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Vol; Volume; VOLUME.MOLEC

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

Volume estimated by Immersion methodVolume ImmersionVolumeVOLUME.MOLECVolPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code8300-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameVolume estimated by Immersion method
DescriptionVolume
Short nameVolume Immersion
ComponentVolume
PropertyVol
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
MethodImmersion
ClassVOLUME.MOLEC
Example unitscm3
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0h(2)
Last changed2.48

Part names

VolumeVolPt^PatientQnImmersionPoint in time (spot)

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