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).
