What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 11846-3: Ovary largest follicle Maximum diameter US

Name: LOINC Code 11846-3: Ovary largest follicle Maximum diameter US
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:22.973Z

11846-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Ovary largest follicle Maximum diameter 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.max. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ovary.largest follicle.

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.max. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ovary.largest follicle.

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.measured

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Ovary largest follicle Maximum diameter US
Diameter.max
Largest follicle seen in either ovary
DIA; Diam; Diam.max; Echography; Gyn; Gynecology; Largest; Length; Maximal; Maximum; OB; ObGyn; OBSTERICAL; OBSTERICAL.ULTRASOUND; Obstetrical; Obstetrics; Ovarian; Peak; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; ULS; Ultrasound; US+Meas

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

Ovary largest follicle Maximum diameter USOvary.largest follicle Diam.max US.measDiameter.maxOB.USLenPtOvary.largest follicle

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code11846-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameOvary largest follicle Maximum diameter US

DescriptionDiameter.max

Short nameOvary.largest follicle Diam.max US.meas

ComponentDiameter.max

PropertyLen

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ovary.largest follicle

ScaleQn

MethodUS.measured

ClassOB.US

Example unitsmm;cm

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0j-a

Last changed2.48

Part names

Diameter.maxLenPtOvary.largest follicleQnUS.measuredLengthPoint in time (spot)Ovary largest follicleUltrasound.measured

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