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.

LOINCActiveOrder

LOINC Code 93186-5: Preferred language and interpreter need

Name: LOINC Code 93186-5: Preferred language and interpreter need
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:22.239Z

93186-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Preferred language and interpreter need 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 Preferred language & interpreter need. 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 Preferred language & interpreter need. 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: Order
Panel type: Panel

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Preferred language and interpreter need
Preferred language & interpreter need
ADMIN; Pan; Panel; PANEL.ADMIN; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Preferred lang + interp need; Random; Translator

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

Preferred language and interpreter needPreferred lang + interp needPreferred language & interpreter needPANEL.ADMIN-Pt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code93186-5

SystemLOINC

Display namePreferred language and interpreter need

DescriptionPreferred language & interpreter need

Short namePreferred lang + interp need

ComponentPreferred language & interpreter need

Property-

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

Scale-

ClassPANEL.ADMIN

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.67

Last changed2.72

Part names

Preferred language & interpreter need-Pt^PatientPreferred language and interpreter needPoint 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.