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 12004-8: Fetal Umbilical artery at placenta Pulsatility index US.doppler

Name: LOINC Code 12004-8: Fetal Umbilical artery at placenta Pulsatility index US.doppler
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:22.974Z

12004-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Fetal Umbilical artery at placenta Pulsatility index US.doppler 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 Pulsatility index. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Umbilical artery.at placenta^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 Pulsatility index. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Umbilical artery.at placenta^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: US.doppler

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Fetal Umbilical artery at placenta Pulsatility index US.doppler
Pulsatility index
Art; Cardio; Cardiology; DOP; DUPLEX; Echography; Fetal; Gyn; Gynecology; Heart Disease; OB; ObGyn; OBSTERICAL; OBSTERICAL.ULTRASOUND; Obstetrical; Obstetrics; PI; Placent; Placental; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; ULS; Ultrasound; Umb a; Umb a.at plc; Umbilical a.at placenta^Fetus; Velocity ratio

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 Umbilical artery at placenta Pulsatility index US.dopplerFet Umb a.at plc PI DOPPulsatility indexOB.USVelRtoPtUmbilical artery.at placenta^fetus

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code12004-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameFetal Umbilical artery at placenta Pulsatility index US.doppler

DescriptionPulsatility index

Short nameFet Umb a.at plc PI DOP

ComponentPulsatility index

PropertyVelRto

TimingPt

System (specimen)Umbilical artery.at placenta^Fetus

ScaleQn

MethodUS.doppler

ClassOB.US

Example unitsratio

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0j-a

Last changed2.48

Part names

Pulsatility indexVelRtoPtUmbilical artery.at placenta^fetusQnUS.dopplerVelocity RatioPoint in time (spot)Ultrasound.doppler

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