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 98702-4: Sensory nerve action potential area [Area under the curve] Nerve

Name: LOINC Code 98702-4: Sensory nerve action potential area [Area under the curve] Nerve
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:31.431Z

98702-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Sensory nerve action potential area [Area under the curve] Nerve 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 Sensory nerve action potential area. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Nerve.

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 Sensory nerve action potential area. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Nerve.

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: Nerve conduction

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Sensory nerve action potential area [Area under the curve] Nerve
Sensory nerve action potential area
AUC; NEURO; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SNAP area

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

Sensory nerve action potential area [Area under the curve] NerveSNAP area AUC NerveSensory nerve action potential areaNEUROTmElpotPtNerve

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98702-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameSensory nerve action potential area [Area under the curve] Nerve

DescriptionSensory nerve action potential area

Short nameSNAP area AUC Nerve

ComponentSensory nerve action potential area

PropertyTmElpot

TimingPt

System (specimen)Nerve

ScaleQn

MethodNerve conduction

ClassNEURO

Example unitsuV.ms

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.72

Last changed2.72

Part names

Sensory nerve action potential areaTmElpotPtNerveQnNerve conductionArea under the curvePoint in time (spot)

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