The international standard for identifying health measurements, observations, and documents.
Reference labs, healthcare providers, government agencies, insurance companies, software and device manufacturers, researchers, and consumers from around the globe use LOINC to identify data and move it seamlessly between systems.
New LOINC mapping guides
We have created six new guides for using LOINC terms across numerous laboratory domains.
Available now: LOINC version 2.73
Learn all about the additions and updates included in this new version of LOINC.
Try the new LOINC Hierarchy Browser
This resource allows you to browse LOINC concepts across several hierarchies.
SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 INFORMATION
Full list of LOINCs related to SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19
Guidance for mapping to SARS-CoV-2 LOINC terms
SearchLOINC
Explore LOINC codes directly in your web browser.
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Submission Queue
LOINC continues to evolve thanks to new term requests. See what we're working on now.
Knowledge Base
Find answers to your LOINC questions in this searchable resource.
Request a new LOINC term
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