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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 95345-5: Left corrective lens Vertical prism - down by Lensmeter

Name: LOINC Code 95345-5: Left corrective lens Vertical prism - down by Lensmeter
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:25.848Z

95345-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Left corrective lens Vertical prism - down by Lensmeter 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 Vertical prism.down. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Corrective lens.left.

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 Vertical prism.down. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Corrective lens.left.

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
Method: Lensmeter

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Left corrective lens Vertical prism - down by Lensmeter
Vertical prism.down
by LM; Corr lens; EYE; EYE.LENSOMETRY; Focimeter; Inverse Length; L; L corr lens; Lensometer; LM; LT; Ophthalmology; Ophtho; Ophthy; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; V prism-down

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

Left corrective lens Vertical prism - down by LensmeterL corr lens V prism-down by LMVertical prism.downEYE.LENSOMETRYInvLenPtCorrective lens.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code95345-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameLeft corrective lens Vertical prism - down by Lensmeter

DescriptionVertical prism.down

Short nameL corr lens V prism-down by LM

ComponentVertical prism.down

PropertyInvLen

TimingPt

System (specimen)Corrective lens.left

ScaleQn

MethodLensmeter

ClassEYE.LENSOMETRY

Example unitsprism diopter

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.68

Last changed2.68

Part names

Vertical prism.downInvLenPtCorrective lens.leftQnLensmeterVertical prism - downInverse LengthPoint in time (spot)Left corrective lens

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