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 83178-4: AP postural sway score [NIH Toolbox] --eyes open and on foam surface

Name: LOINC Code 83178-4: AP postural sway score [NIH Toolbox] --eyes open and on foam surface
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:10.307Z

83178-4 is a LOINC code used to identify AP postural sway score [NIH Toolbox] --eyes open and on foam surface 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 AP postural sway score^eyes open+on foam surface. 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 AP postural sway score^eyes open+on foam surface. 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

AP postural sway score [NIH Toolbox] --eyes open and on foam surface
AP postural sway score^eyes open+on foam surface
Postural sway is recorded for each pose using an accelerometer that the participant wears at waist level.
Anterio-Posterior; Anteroposterior; AP sway score; AP sway score^eyes open+foam; eyes open+foam; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Scale; Scre; Surf

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

AP postural sway score [NIH Toolbox] --eyes open and on foam surfaceAP sway score eyes open+foam NIHAP postural sway score^eyes open+on foam surfaceNIH.MOTORScorePt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code83178-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameAP postural sway score [NIH Toolbox] --eyes open and on foam surface

DescriptionAP postural sway score^eyes open+on foam surface

Short nameAP sway score eyes open+foam NIH

ComponentAP postural sway score^eyes open+on foam surface

PropertyScore

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

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

AP postural sway score^eyes open+on foam surfaceScorePt^PatientQnNIH ToolboxAP postural sway score eyes open and on foam surfacePoint in time (spot)

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