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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 85594-0: Preferred type of dialysis if required before transplant

Name: LOINC Code 85594-0: Preferred type of dialysis if required before transplant
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:13.315Z

85594-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Preferred type of dialysis if required before transplant 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 Preferred type of dialysis if required before transplant. 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 Preferred type of dialysis if required before transplant. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Preferred type of dialysis if required before transplant
CLIN; Dialy; Nominal; Point in time; Pref dial type if req before trans; Random; Typ

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

Preferred type of dialysis if required before transplantPref dial type if req before transCLINTypePt^PatientNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85594-0

SystemLOINC

Display namePreferred type of dialysis if required before transplant

Short namePref dial type if req before trans

ComponentPreferred type of dialysis if required before transplant

PropertyType

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleNom

ClassCLIN

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.61

Last changed2.63

Part names

Preferred type of dialysis if required before transplantTypePt^PatientNomPoint in time (spot)

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