Loinc Tools

Configuration File: loinc_tools.json Tool Type: Local Tools Count: 4

This page contains all tools defined in the loinc_tools.json configuration file.

Available Tools

LOINC_get_answer_list (Type: LOINCTool)

Search LOINC answer-type codes matching a LOINC code or search term. Returns LOINC codes classifi…

LOINC_get_answer_list tool specification

Tool Information:

  • Name: LOINC_get_answer_list

  • Type: LOINCTool

  • Description: Search LOINC answer-type codes matching a LOINC code or search term. Returns LOINC codes classified as answer-type items (categorical/coded result values used in clinical assessments). Use to find standardized answer codes for clinical observations.

Parameters:

  • loinc_code (string) (required) LOINC code or search term to find answer-type codes (e.g., ‘883-9’ for ABO blood group answers, ‘11502-2’ for laboratory report codes, ‘ABO’ or ‘blood type’ for broader search).

Example Usage:

query = {
    "name": "LOINC_get_answer_list",
    "arguments": {
        "loinc_code": "example_value"
    }
}
result = tu.run(query)

LOINC_get_code_details (Type: LOINCTool)

Get detailed information for a specific LOINC code including full name, component, property, syst…

LOINC_get_code_details tool specification

Tool Information:

  • Name: LOINC_get_code_details

  • Type: LOINCTool

  • Description: Get detailed information for a specific LOINC code including full name, component, property, system, scale, method, and clinical classification. Use this to understand the precise meaning and context of a LOINC code obtained from lab results or clinical data.

Parameters:

  • loinc_code (string) (required) LOINC code identifier (e.g., ‘2093-3’ for Cholesterol in Serum/Plasma, ‘4548-4’ for Hemoglobin A1c, ‘8867-4’ for Heart rate). The code should be in standard LOINC format with hyphen.

Example Usage:

query = {
    "name": "LOINC_get_code_details",
    "arguments": {
        "loinc_code": "example_value"
    }
}
result = tu.run(query)

LOINC_search_forms (Type: LOINCTool)

Search LOINC clinical forms and survey instruments such as standardized questionnaires and assess…

LOINC_search_forms tool specification

Tool Information:

  • Name: LOINC_search_forms

  • Type: LOINCTool

  • Description: Search LOINC clinical forms and survey instruments such as standardized questionnaires and assessment tools. Examples include PHQ-9 (depression), GAD-7 (anxiety), MMSE (cognitive), pain scales, and other validated clinical assessment instruments. Returns LOINC codes for complete forms that can be used in electronic health records.

Parameters:

  • terms (string) (required) Search terms for clinical forms or survey instruments (e.g., ‘PHQ-9’, ‘depression screening’, ‘GAD-7’, ‘anxiety’, ‘pain scale’, ‘MMSE’, ‘cognitive assessment’). Use specific form names or general assessment types.

  • max_results (integer) (optional) Maximum number of results to return (default: 20, max: 200)

Example Usage:

query = {
    "name": "LOINC_search_forms",
    "arguments": {
        "terms": "example_value"
    }
}
result = tu.run(query)

LOINC_search_tests (Type: LOINCTool)

Search LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) lab tests and clinical observation…

LOINC_search_tests tool specification

Tool Information:

  • Name: LOINC_search_tests

  • Type: LOINCTool

  • Description: Search LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) lab tests and clinical observations by name or keywords. Returns standardized codes for laboratory tests, vital signs, and clinical measurements. Essential for standardizing lab test names across healthcare systems and research studies.

Parameters:

  • terms (string) (required) Search terms for lab tests or observations (e.g., ‘cholesterol’, ‘blood glucose’, ‘hemoglobin’, ‘creatinine’). Can include test names, components, or abbreviations.

  • max_results (integer) (optional) Maximum number of results to return (default: 20, max: 500)

  • exclude_copyrighted (boolean) (optional) Exclude items with external copyright notices (default: true)

Example Usage:

query = {
    "name": "LOINC_search_tests",
    "arguments": {
        "terms": "example_value"
    }
}
result = tu.run(query)