Terminology Standardization of Urinalysis Items Using Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) and Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terms (SNOMED-CT) for Enhanced Interoperability

Key Points

• To standardize terminologies used in urinalysis by implementing LOINC and SNOMED-CT coding systems.
• Reviewed existing urinalysis terminology
• Mapped terms to LOINC and SNOMED-CT
• Conducted a comparison of standardization effects
• Achieved a comprehensive mapping of urinalysis terms
• Enhanced interoperability across clinical systems
• Identified gaps in current terminology usage