The Regenstrief Institute provides a Windows-based mapping utility called the Regenstrief LOINC Mapping Assistant (RELMA) to facilitate searches through the LOINC database and to assist efforts to map local codes to LOINC codes. Like the LOINC database, this program is also available for free use.

RELMA can be downloaded from this website for installation on your computer, or you can choose to run the program over the internet using your web browser.

Should I Download the Program or Run It Over the Internet?

There is a difference between the internet version of RELMA and the version that you download for installation on your computer. The internet version only allows the user to browse the LOINC database and view the HIPAA attachments (the internet version allows you to print the results of your browsing but not export results to a file on your computer). The internet version does not allow you to map your local terms to LOINC codes. The internet version, however, can run on computers running the Macintosh and Unix/Linux operating systems whereas the full version of RELMA can only be installed on computers running Microsoft Windows.

If you are curious about LOINC and RELMA and wish to browse the LOINC database or lookup information about a particular LOINC code, then the internet version of RELMA might be a good alternative to the full version. However, if you desire to use RELMA in conjunction with your local codes then it is recommended that you download and install the full version of the program.

Download Full Version of RELMA

The full version of the RELMA program can be installed only on computers running Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP.

• Download the full version of the RELMA program.

Internet (Citrix) version of RELMA

The internet version of the RELMA program can be used by any computer connected to the internet. You may be prompted to download and install the Citrix client software the first time you run RELMA from the Internet. This is a small (7 MB) download and instructions on how to install it will be provided.

• Launch the internet version of RELMA

NOTE: The Citrix client software works on a of variety operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS 9.x/10, and Unix/Linux running standard internet browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Mozilla and Konqueror. Other operating systems and browsers may be supported, but there is no guarantee that your computer will be able to run RELMA using the Citrix client software.

Feedback, Feature Requests, Bugs, and other Issues

• Problems with the Internet (Citrix) version of RELMA? View our Frequently Asked Questions here.
• If you are having trouble accessing the Internet (Citrix) version of RELMA using Internet Explorer 7, view the FAQ entry here
• Got an idea for a great new RELMA feature? Post it in the forum.
• Found a bug? Let us know by posting it in the forum.