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LOINC Code 87297-8: Birth registration date

87297-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Birth registration date 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 Birth registration date. 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 Birth registration date. 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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Birth registration date
The date on which the birth was registered with the jurisdictional vital records registry. This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the HL7 Version 2.6 Implementation GuideVital Records Birth and Fetal Death Reporting, Release 1, STU Release 2 - US Realm.
Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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

Birth registration dateSURVEY.CDCDatePt^PatientQnPoint in time (spot)

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code87297-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameBirth registration date
ComponentBirth registration date
PropertyDate
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
ClassSURVEY.CDC
Example unitsMMDDYY
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.63
Last changed2.63

Part names

Birth registration dateDatePt^PatientQnPoint in time (spot)

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