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 96231-6: Left macula N1 implicit time--light-adapted by mfERG

Name: LOINC Code 96231-6: Left macula N1 implicit time--light-adapted by mfERG
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:27.590Z

96231-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Left macula N1 implicit time--light-adapted by mfERG 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 N1 implicit time^light-adapted. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Macula.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 N1 implicit time^light-adapted. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Macula.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: Electroretinogram.multifocal

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Left macula N1 implicit time--light-adapted by mfERG
N1 implicit time^light-adapted
ERG; EYE; EYE.ERG; L; L macula; LT; mfERG; N1 impl time; Ophthalmology; Ophtho; Ophthy; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; 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.

Common synonyms

Left macula N1 implicit time--light-adapted by mfERGL macula N1 impl time--light-adapt mfERGN1 implicit time^light-adaptedEYE.ERGTimePtMacula.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96231-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameLeft macula N1 implicit time--light-adapted by mfERG

DescriptionN1 implicit time^light-adapted

Short nameL macula N1 impl time--light-adapt mfERG

ComponentN1 implicit time^light-adapted

PropertyTime

TimingPt

System (specimen)Macula.left

ScaleQn

MethodElectroretinogram.multifocal

ClassEYE.ERG

Example unitsms

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.69

Last changed2.69

Part names

N1 implicit time^light-adaptedTimePtMacula.leftQnElectroretinogram.multifocalTime (e.g. seconds)Point in time (spot)Left maculamfERG

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