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.

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LOINC Code 83175-0: Grip Strength Test - scale score age adjusted Hand.dominant [NIH Toolbox]

Name: LOINC Code 83175-0: Grip Strength Test - scale score age adjusted Hand.dominant [NIH Toolbox]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:10.307Z

83175-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Grip Strength Test - scale score age adjusted Hand.dominant [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 Grip Strength Test - scale score^^adjusted for age. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Hand.dominant.

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 Grip Strength Test - scale score^^adjusted for age. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Hand.dominant.

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

Grip Strength Test - scale score age adjusted Hand.dominant [NIH Toolbox]
Grip Strength Test - scale score^^adjusted for age
adj; age-adj; Grip scale score; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Scale; Scre; Upper extremity

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

Grip Strength Test - scale score age adjusted Hand.dominant [NIH Toolbox]Grip scale score age-adj Hand.dom NIHGrip Strength Test - scale score^^adjusted for ageNIH.MOTORScorePtHand.dominant

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code83175-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameGrip Strength Test - scale score age adjusted Hand.dominant [NIH Toolbox]

DescriptionGrip Strength Test - scale score^^adjusted for age

Short nameGrip scale score age-adj Hand.dom NIH

ComponentGrip Strength Test - scale score^^adjusted for age

PropertyScore

TimingPt

System (specimen)Hand.dominant

ScaleQn

MethodNIH Toolbox

ClassNIH.MOTOR

Example unitsscore

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.58

Last changed2.59

Part names

Grip Strength Test - scale score^^adjusted for ageScorePtHand.dominantQnNIH ToolboxPoint in time (spot)

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