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LOINC Code 92237-7: Lab Observation Sub-type Nom

92237-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Lab Observation Sub-type Nom 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 Lab observation sub-type. 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 Lab observation sub-type. 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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Lab observation sub-type
  • The subtype of the laboratory observation result as categorized by HL7 V2. This value is typically reported using an HL7 V2 result message, in OBX-30; systems that do not use HL7 V2 may use this LOINC.
  • Lab obs sub-type; Lab orders; Nominal; Point in time; Random; 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

Lab Observation Sub-type NomLab observation sub-typeLab obs sub-typeLABORDERSTypePt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code92237-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameLab Observation Sub-type Nom
DescriptionLab observation sub-type
Short nameLab obs sub-type
ComponentLab observation sub-type
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNom
ClassLABORDERS
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.66
Last changed2.66

Consumer names

Lab observation sub-type

Part names

Lab observation sub-typeTypePt^PatientNomPoint in time (spot)

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