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Standardizing laboratory data by mapping to LOINC.

Agha N Khan1, Stanley P Griffith, Catherine Moore

  • 1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS 08, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA. akk3@cdc.gov

Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA
|February 28, 2006
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Standardizing laboratory test names using Logical Observation Identifier Names and Codes (LOINC) improved data aggregation for the Indian Health Service (IHS). This pilot project demonstrates a feasible model for health systems aiming for better data management.

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Laboratory Data Standardization
  • Medical Data Management

Background:

  • Local laboratory data in health systems often lack standardization, hindering data aggregation and analysis.
  • The Indian Health Service (IHS) sought to improve disease surveillance and reporting through better data management.
  • Implementing standardized codes like LOINC is crucial for interoperability and data sharing in healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To pilot a project standardizing local laboratory test names at five Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities.
  • To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of mapping local laboratory tests to Logical Observation Identifier Names and Codes (LOINC).
  • To evaluate an automated tool developed for assigning LOINC codes to laboratory tests.

Main Methods:

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  • A pilot project was conducted across five Indian Health Service (IHS) medical facilities.
  • An automated mapping tool was developed and utilized to assign LOINC codes to local laboratory test names.
  • Manual mapping was performed for tests that could not be automatically coded; reasons for unmapped tests were documented.

Main Results:

  • The automated tool successfully mapped 63% to 76% of local active laboratory tests to LOINC codes.
  • An additional 11% to 27% of tests were mapped manually, indicating a high degree of successful standardization.
  • Between 6% and 19% of tests could not be mapped due to incomplete or incorrect local data.

Conclusions:

  • Mapping local laboratory tests to LOINC codes is achievable and effective, with results comparable to other standardization efforts.
  • Standardization facilitates easier aggregation of laboratory data for disease surveillance, clinical, and administrative reporting within the IHS.
  • This pilot project offers a potential model for other healthcare systems seeking to standardize laboratory data.