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What are the Key Components of LOINC?

LOINC codes are comprised of several key components that provide detailed information about each observation:
Component: The substance or entity being measured (e.g., glucose).
Property: The characteristic being measured (e.g., concentration).
Timing: The time aspect of the observation (e.g., point in time, 24-hour).
System: The specimen or system being tested (e.g., blood, urine).
Scale: The scale of measurement (e.g., quantitative, ordinal).
Method: The method used to make the measurement (e.g., immunoassay).

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