Learn about the updates in the pan-Canadian LOINC Observation Code Database (pCLOCD) release R06.24.00_2.82.
The latest pan-Canadian LOINC Observation Code Database (pCLOCD) release, R06.24.00_2.82, is now available for review and implementation.
Reflecting ongoing collaboration between Canadian implementers and the international LOINC community, pCLOCD advances interoperability, data quality, and the consistent exchange of laboratory and clinical observations across Canada’s healthcare system. As a Canadian adaptation of LOINC, it enables standardized reporting and seamless nationwide data sharing. Evolving in step with international updates and Canadian priorities—pCLOCD continues to deliver timely enhancements that support laboratory information systems (LIS), clinical workflows, improved usability, patient safety, and better clinical outcomes.
How to Access the Release
Download or access pCLOCD content programmatically via the FHIR Terminology Server
Search individual concepts using the Terminology Server (Shrimp Browser)
Refer to the Terminology Server page for user guides and implementation support
What’s New in this Release?
The March 2026 release introduces several important updates aligned with the latest international LOINC publication and Canadian implementation needs:
Incorporation of latest LOINC updates
Integration of updates from the most recent international LOINC release, ensuring continued alignment with global standards and supporting interoperability across jurisdictions.
New and updated LOINC content
Additions and revisions to LOINC terms driven by Canadian Requests for Change (RFCs), supporting evolving laboratory reporting requirements and clinical use cases.
Pan-Canadian nomenclature refinements
Updates applied to maintain clarity, specificity, and consistency of Canadian naming conventions, particularly where international changes impact local implementations.
Canadian French translation updates
Enhancements to ensure bilingual alignment across all newly added and modified concepts, as well as the addition of French translations for LOINC Document Ontology codes—further strengthening bilingual, pan-Canadian laboratory data exchange.
Read the full details in the pCLOCD Release Notes (R06.24.00_2.82) for a comprehensive summary of changes and implementation considerations.
Submit Change Requests
Have a request for future updates? Submit it through InfoRMS, Infoway’s change request management system (accessible with a registered InfoCentral account).
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