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 11972-7: Fetal Humerus diaphysis [Length] mean Estimated from gestational age.Merz. 1987

Name: LOINC Code 11972-7: Fetal Humerus diaphysis [Length] mean Estimated from gestational age.Merz. 1987
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:22.974Z

11972-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Fetal Humerus diaphysis [Length] mean Estimated from gestational age.Merz. 1987 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.mean. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Humerus.diaphysis^Fetus.

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.mean. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Humerus.diaphysis^Fetus.

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: Estimated from gestational age.Merz 1987

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Fetal Humerus diaphysis [Length] mean Estimated from gestational age.Merz. 1987
Long axis.mean
Average; Avg; Est; Est from GA; Est from GA.Merz87; estimation; Fetal; Gest; Gestation; Gyn; Gynecology; Length; OB; ObGyn; OBSTERICAL; OBSTERICAL.ULTRASOUND; Obstetrical; Obstetrics; Point in time; predicted; Prenatal; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Upper extremity

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

Fetal Humerus diaphysis [Length] mean Estimated from gestational age.Merz. 1987Fet Humerus Length Est from GA.Merz87Long axis.meanOB.USLenPtHumerus.diaphysis^fetus

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code11972-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameFetal Humerus diaphysis [Length] mean Estimated from gestational age.Merz. 1987

DescriptionLong axis.mean

Short nameFet Humerus Length Est from GA.Merz87

ComponentLong axis.mean

PropertyLen

TimingPt

System (specimen)Humerus.diaphysis^Fetus

ScaleQn

MethodEstimated from gestational age.Merz 1987

ClassOB.US

Example unitsmm

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0j-a

Last changed2.48

Part names

Long axis.meanLenPtHumerus.diaphysis^fetusQnEstimated from gestational age.Merz 1987LengthPoint in time (spot)Estimated from gestational age.Merz. 1987

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