LOINC Code 91010-9: Epidemiological investigation report Document

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 Epidemiological investigation report. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Event.

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

• Epidemiological investigation report Document
• Epidemiological investigation report
• An epidemiological investigation report contains information on the cause of an outbreak or incident as well as an interpretation of epidemiological data, findings from laboratory tests performed on environmental or clinical specimens, and recommendations for future actions.
• Document; Finding; Findings; Point in time; Public Health; Public Health Documents; PUBLICHEALTH; 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.

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