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LOINC Code 96723-2: Odor Nom (Lower resp)

96723-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Odor Nom (Lower resp) 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 Odor. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system specimen.lower.

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 Odor. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system specimen.lower.

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

  • Odor of Lower respiratory specimen
  • Odor
  • Breathing; Low; Lower resp; Lungs; Nominal; Point in time; Random; RS; Spec; 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

Odor Nom (Lower resp)Odor of Lower respiratory specimenOdor Lower respOdorSPECOdor, Lower respiratoryType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96723-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameOdor Nom (Lower resp)
DescriptionOdor
Short nameOdor Lower resp
ComponentOdor
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Respiratory system specimen.lower
ScaleNom
ClassSPEC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.69
Last changed2.77

Consumer names

Odor, Lower respiratory

Part names

OdorTypePtRespiratory system specimen.lowerNomPoint in time (spot)Lower respiratory specimen

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