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Date of Obstetric Delivery (Electronic Record)

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 16, 2026

This test records the date when you gave birth, typically documented in your medical chart for healthcare and billing purposes.

Quick summary

["This is a record-keeping test, not a blood or body fluid test."]

Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial TeamLast reviewed August 16, 2026Editorial policy

Key facts at a glance

LOINC
93857-1
Short code
Date+time OB delivery
Synonyms
Date+time OB delivery
Category
chemistry
Sample
serum
Container
Red-top tube (SST)
Units
N/A
Fasting
false
Population
adult
Sex
all
Age range
18–65 years
Specimen volume
5 mL
Stability
Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
Hemolysis max
500
Lipemia max
1000
Icterus max
500
TAT
4–24 hours
Order
routine

What This Test Measures

This test captures the exact date and time of your delivery, often linked to your electronic medical record. It’s not a lab analysis of your body but rather a formal documentation of a key life event in your medical history.

Why It Matters in Healthcare

Knowing your delivery date helps healthcare providers track your pregnancy timeline, plan future care, and ensure continuity of medical records. It’s also used for billing and insurance purposes related to maternity services.

How It’s Collected

This test is not collected from your body. Instead, it’s entered into your electronic health record by your healthcare provider or hospital staff after your delivery.

What to Expect Before or After

No preparation is needed for this test. After delivery, your provider may review your delivery date as part of your postpartum care or documentation.

Clinical interpretation

How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.

Clinical Significance

Frequently asked questions

How might this information be used in my care?
Your delivery date is used to track your pregnancy’s duration, schedule follow-up appointments, and ensure accurate billing for maternity services. It can also help in assessing postpartum recovery timelines or planning future pregnancies.
Could this test affect my treatment?
No, this test does not influence your medical treatment. It’s purely a record-keeping measure tied to your delivery event.
Is there anything I should do differently?
No special actions are required. If you have questions about your delivery date or its role in your care, discuss them with your healthcare provider.
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Medical Disclaimer

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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy