LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 11961-0: Cervix [Length] US

11961-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Cervix [Length] 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 Long axis. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cervix.

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 Long axis. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cervix.

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

  • Cervix [Length] US
  • Long axis
  • Cerv; Cervical; Echography; Gyn; Gynecology; Length; OB; ObGyn; OBSTERICAL; OBSTERICAL.ULTRASOUND; Obstetrical; Obstetrics; 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

Cervix [Length] USCervix Length US.measLong axisOB.USLenPtCervix

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code11961-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameCervix [Length] US
DescriptionLong axis
Short nameCervix Length US.meas
ComponentLong axis
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Cervix
ScaleQn
MethodUS.measured
ClassOB.US
Example unitscm
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0j-a
Last changed2.48

Part names

Long axisLenPtCervixQnUS.measuredLengthPoint in time (spot)Ultrasound.measured

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