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LOINC Code 83166-9: Number of turns in 2 minutes [NIH Toolbox]

83166-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Number of turns in 2 minutes [NIH Toolbox] 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 Number of turns in 2M. 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 Number of turns in 2M. 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
  • Order vs observation: Observation
  • Method: NIH Toolbox

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Number of turns in 2 minutes [NIH Toolbox]
  • Number of turns in 2M
  • Number of turns/laps participant makes around cones placed 50 feet apart in 2 minutes
  • Count/time; No; nRate; Num; Number rate; Number Rate = Count/Time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative

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

Number of turns in 2 minutes [NIH Toolbox]Turns in 2M nRate NIHNumber of turns in 2MNIH.MOTORNRat2M^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code83166-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameNumber of turns in 2 minutes [NIH Toolbox]
DescriptionNumber of turns in 2M
Short nameTurns in 2M nRate NIH
ComponentNumber of turns in 2M
PropertyNRat
Timing2M
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
MethodNIH Toolbox
ClassNIH.MOTOR
Example units/min
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.58
Last changed2.59

Part names

Number of turns in 2MNRat2M^PatientQnNIH ToolboxNumber of turns in 2 minutesNumber Rate2 minutes

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