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LOINC Code 97536-7: pH (BldCV)

97536-7 is a LOINC code used to identify pH (BldCV) 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 pH. It is commonly used with the system or sample type BldCV.

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 pH. It is commonly used with the system or sample type BldCV.

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

  • pH of Central venous blood
  • pH
  • Chemistry; Log molar concentration; Point in time; Random; SmQn

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

pH (BldCV)pH of Central venous bloodpH BldCVpHCHEMpH, BloodLsCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code97536-7
SystemLOINC
Display namepH (BldCV)
DescriptionpH
Short namepH BldCV
ComponentpH
PropertyLsCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)BldCV
ScaleSemiQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitspH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.70
Last changed2.75

Consumer names

pH, Blood

Part names

pHLsCncPtBldCVSemiQnLog molar concentrationPoint in time (spot)Blood central venous

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