Introducing the LOINC Ontology: A LOINC and SNOMED CT Interoperability Solution

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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.

It’s free, but invaluable.

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LOINC version 2.77 - now available worldwide

LOINC Webinar

Join us for a special webinar on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Sign up to attend!

New Community Forum

We have launched a new version of our forum where you can ask questions and participate.

2023 LOINC Conference

Recordings and slides from our recent event in Atlanta and online are now available.

SearchLOINC

Find LOINC concepts in your browser with this powerful web app. A free LOINC login is required.

Hierarchy Browser

Instead of searching, peruse LOINC codes via numerous hierarchies. A free LOINC login is required.

Community Forum

Ask questions and chime in on conversations with your fellow LOINCers.

Request a LOINC

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Submission Queue

See all the new concepts we are working on now, including any submissions you may have made.