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LOINC Code 95324-0: Prism mode

95324-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Prism mode 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 Prism mode. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Lensmeter.

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 Prism mode. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Lensmeter.

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

  • Prism mode
  • Lensmeters report prism values in X-Y orthogonal coordinates or P-B polar coordinates.
  • EYE; EYE.LENSOMETRY; Focimeter; Lensometer; LM; Ophthalmology; Ophtho; Ophthy; Ordinal; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; 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

Prism modeEYE.LENSOMETRYTypePtLensmeterOrdPoint in time (spot)

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code95324-0
SystemLOINC
Display namePrism mode
Short namePrism mode
ComponentPrism mode
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Lensmeter
ScaleOrd
ClassEYE.LENSOMETRY
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.68
Last changed2.68

Part names

Prism modeTypePtLensmeterOrdPoint in time (spot)

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