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 8697-5: Physical findings of Neurologic deep tendon reflexes

Name: LOINC Code 8697-5: Physical findings of Neurologic deep tendon reflexes
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:15.844Z

8697-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Physical findings of Neurologic deep tendon reflexes 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 Physical findings. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Neurologic deep tendon reflexes.

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 Physical findings. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Neurologic deep tendon reflexes.

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: Observed

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Physical findings of Neurologic deep tendon reflexes
Physical findings
Exam; Examination; Finding; Findings; H+P; H+P.PX; Nominal; P prime; Phys find; Point in time; Random

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

Physical findings of Neurologic deep tendon reflexesPhys find Deep tendon reflexesPhysical findingsH&P.PXFindPtNeurologic deep tendon reflexes

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code8697-5

SystemLOINC

Display namePhysical findings of Neurologic deep tendon reflexes

DescriptionPhysical findings

Short namePhys find Deep tendon reflexes

ComponentPhysical findings

PropertyFind

TimingPt

System (specimen)Neurologic deep tendon reflexes

ScaleNom

MethodObserved

ClassH&P.PX

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0h(3)

Last changed2.27

Part names

Physical findingsFindPtNeurologic deep tendon reflexesNomObservedFindingPoint in time (spot)

About this content

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