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LOINC Code 8329-5: Body temperature - Core

8329-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Body temperature - Core 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 Body temperature. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Core.

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 Body temperature. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Core.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Body temperature - Core
  • Body temperature
  • Bdy temp; bod; Bodies; BODY TEMPERATURE.MOLEC; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Temp; Temperature

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

Body temperature - CoreBdy temp CoreBody temperatureBDYTMP.MOLECCore temperatureTempPt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code8329-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameBody temperature - Core
DescriptionBody temperature
Short nameBdy temp Core
ComponentBody temperature
PropertyTemp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Core
ScaleQn
ClassBDYTMP.MOLEC
Example unitsdeg F; deg C
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0h(2)
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Core temperature

Part names

Body temperatureTempPtCoreQnTemperaturePoint in time (spot)

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