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LOINC Code 98281-9: Structured reporting protocol used Nom (Report)

98281-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Structured reporting protocol used Nom (Report) 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 Structured reporting protocol used. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Report.

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 Structured reporting protocol used. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Report.

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

  • Structured reporting protocol used
  • Nominal; Oncology; PATHOLOGY; Point in time; Random; 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

Structured reporting protocol used Nom (Report)Structured reporting protocol usedReporting protocol usedPATHStructured reporting protocol used, ReportTypePt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98281-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameStructured reporting protocol used Nom (Report)
DescriptionStructured reporting protocol used
Short nameReporting protocol used
ComponentStructured reporting protocol used
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Report
ScaleNom
ClassPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.71
Last changed2.71

Consumer names

Structured reporting protocol used, Report

Part names

Structured reporting protocol usedTypePtReportNomPoint in time (spot)

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