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LOINC Code 97209-1: Shipment tracking number [Identifier]

97209-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Shipment tracking number [Identifier] 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 Shipment tracking number. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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 Shipment tracking number. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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

  • Shipment tracking number [Identifier]
  • Shipment tracking number
  • The unique identifier used to track a shipment via postal or carrier service.
  • ADMIN; Ident; Identifier; Misc; Miscellaneous; No; Nominal; Num; Other; Point in time; Random; Shipment tracking #; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified

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

Shipment tracking number [Identifier]Shipment tracking #Shipment tracking numberADMINIDPtXXX

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code97209-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameShipment tracking number [Identifier]
DescriptionShipment tracking number
Short nameShipment tracking #
ComponentShipment tracking number
PropertyID
TimingPt
System (specimen)XXX
ScaleNom
ClassADMIN
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.70
Last changed2.70

Part names

Shipment tracking numberIDPtXXXNomIdentifierPoint in time (spot)

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