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LOINC Code 104258-9: Left ventricular Ejection fraction - lower limit by US.2D.A2C+Estimated

104258-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Left ventricular Ejection fraction - lower limit by US.2D.A2C+Estimated in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Ejection fraction - lower limit. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.ventricle.left.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Ejection fraction - lower limit. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.ventricle.left.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Observation
  • Method: US.2D.A2C+Estimated

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Left ventricular Ejection fraction - lower limit by US.2D.A2C+Estimated
  • Ejection fraction - lower limit
  • 2D US; CARD.US; Cardiac; Cardiology; Echography; EF; Est; estimation; Frac; Fract; Fractionation; Fractions; Hrt; Hrt ventr; L; Low; LT; LV; LVEF; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; ULS; Ultrasound; Ultrasound - 2-dimensional; Ventricular; Volfr; Volume fraction

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Left ventricular Ejection fraction - lower limit by US.2D.A2C+EstimatedLV US.2D.A2C+EstimatedEjection fraction - lower limitCARD.USVFrPtHeart.ventricle.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code104258-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameLeft ventricular Ejection fraction - lower limit by US.2D.A2C+Estimated
DescriptionEjection fraction - lower limit
Short nameLV US.2D.A2C+Estimated
ComponentEjection fraction - lower limit
PropertyVFr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Heart.ventricle.left
ScaleQn
MethodUS.2D.A2C+Estimated
ClassCARD.US
Example units%
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.77
Last changed2.77

Part names

Ejection fraction - lower limitVFrPtHeart.ventricle.leftQnUS.2D.A2C+EstimatedVolume FractionPoint in time (spot)Heart ventricle - left

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