LOINC (Logical Observations Identifiers Names and Codes)

LOINC (Logical Observations Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal system used in healthcare to standardize the identification of medical tests, measurements, and observations. It assigns unique codes to different health-related activities, such as blood tests or vital signs, enabling consistent communication and data sharing across laboratories, clinics, and health systems. This standardization helps ensure that everyone refers to the same test or measurement in the same way, improving accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety in healthcare data management.