Loinc

LOINC Directory

This module manages your facility's LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) directory. LOINC is a universal standard used in healthcare to identify medical laboratory tests and clinical observations. Keeping this registry updated ensures your lab results are standardized and easily understood by other clinics, hospitals, and electronic health record (EHR) systems.

When Do I Use This?

• When your laboratory introduces a new type of test and you need to log its universal code in the system.
• When updating your internal test dictionary to match national or international standards.
• When checking the official code or description of a specific medical observation.

How To Use

Adding a New LOINC Record

1. Go to Health (or Laboratory) → LOINC from the main menu.
2. Click + New to open a blank form.
3. Enter the official Code and standard Name of the observation.
4. Type out a clear Description to help your staff understand exactly what this test measures.
5. Make sure the Active box is checked so doctors and lab techs can search for it.
6. Click Save.

Searching for an Existing Code

Because the LOINC module is linked to the system's autocomplete feature, you can easily search for these codes while filling out lab orders or patient records just by typing the name or the code.

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