LOINC answer list

The coded answer list for a LOINC question that has one (CNE/CWE datatype items — e.g. survey/assessment questions).

How to use

Pass a LOINC number. Numeric/text items (REAL/ST) have no answer list → an empty result with a note (not an error).

Parameters

Name	Type		Description
loinc_num	string	required	The LOINC number of the question.

Example input

{
  "loinc_num": "45592-3"
}

Example output

{
  "loinc_num": "45592-3",
  "count": 7,
  "answers": [
    {
      "code": "LA12637-7",
      "text": "Independent - no help or staff oversight at any time",
      "sequence": 1,
      "score": null
    },
    {
      "code": "LA12638-5",
      "text": "Supervision - oversight, encouragement or cueing",
      "sequence": 2,
      "score": null
    }
  ]
}

Call it (MCP tools/call)

{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_loinc_answers",
    "arguments": {
      "loinc_num": "45592-3"
    }
  }
}

Endpoint: POST https://clinical-mcp.mcharge.in/mcp (Streamable HTTP).