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LOINC Code 105003-8: Circumflex artery.left Diameter by US

105003-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Circumflex artery.left Diameter by US 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 Diameter. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Circumflex artery.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 Diameter. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Circumflex artery.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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Circumflex artery.left Diameter by US
  • Diameter
  • Art; CARD.US; Cardiology; DIA; Diam; Echography; L; LCX; Length; LT; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; ULS; Ultrasound

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

Circumflex artery.left Diameter by USLCX Diam USDiameterCARD.USLenPtCircumflex artery.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code105003-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameCircumflex artery.left Diameter by US
DescriptionDiameter
Short nameLCX Diam US
ComponentDiameter
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Circumflex artery.left
ScaleQn
MethodUS
ClassCARD.US
Example unitsmm
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.78
Last changed2.78

Part names

DiameterLenPtCircumflex artery.leftQnUSLengthPoint in time (spot)Ultrasound

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