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Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes

A vocabulary database of universal identifiers for laboratory and clinical test results. Its purpose is to facilitate the exchange and pooling of results for clinical care, outcomes management, and research. It is produced by the Regenstrief Institute. (LOINC and RELMA [Internet]. Indianapolis: The Regenstrief Institute; c1995-2001 [cited 2002 Apr 2]. Available from http://www.regenstrief.org/loinc)

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A vocabulary database of universal identifiers for laboratory and clinical test results. Its purpose is to facilitate the exchange and pooling of results for clinical care, outcomes management, and research. It is produced by the Regenstrief Institute. (LOINC and RELMA [Internet]. Indianapolis: The Regenstrief Institute; c1995-2001 [cited 2002 Apr 2]. Available from http://www.regenstrief.org/loinc)

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  • LOINC

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2003

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  • Vocabulary, Controlled (1996-2002)

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  1. National Library of Medicine. Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D039703. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D039703
  2. Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LOINC
  3. Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q502480