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LOINC Code 8674-4: History source

8674-4 is a LOINC code used to identify History source 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 History source. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Interviewee.

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 History source. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Interviewee.

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
  • Method: *

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • History source
  • H+P; H+P.HX; Hx; Hx source; Nominal; P prime; Point in time; Random; Srce; 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

History sourceHx sourceH&P.HXTypePtIntervieweeNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code8674-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameHistory source
Short nameHx source
ComponentHistory source
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Interviewee
ScaleNom
Method*
ClassH&P.HX
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0h(3)
Last changed2.29

Part names

History sourceTypePtIntervieweeNom*Point in time (spot)

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