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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 87294-5: Guardian or legally authorized representative signature for Social Security Number request

Name: LOINC Code 87294-5: Guardian or legally authorized representative signature for Social Security Number request
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:15.845Z

87294-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Guardian or legally authorized representative signature for Social Security Number request 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 Signature for Social Security Number request. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Guardian or legally authorized representative.

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 Signature for Social Security Number request. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Guardian or legally authorized representative.

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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Guardian or legally authorized representative signature for Social Security Number request
Signature for Social Security Number request
The signature of the parent or guardian who authorizes the social security number request.
No; Nominal; Num; Person name; Point in time; Random; Signature requesting SSN; Social Security #; Survey; SURVEY.CDC

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

Guardian or legally authorized representative signature for Social Security Number requestSignature for Social Security Number requestSURVEY.CDCPnPt^Guardian or legally authorized representativeNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code87294-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameGuardian or legally authorized representative signature for Social Security Number request

DescriptionSignature for Social Security Number request

ComponentSignature for Social Security Number request

PropertyPn

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Guardian or legally authorized representative

ScaleNom

ClassSURVEY.CDC

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.63

Last changed2.63

Part names

Signature for Social Security Number requestPnPt^Guardian or legally authorized representativeNomPerson namePoint in time (spot)

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.