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 12137-6: Ovarian artery - left Systolic flow/Diastolic flow US.doppler

Name: LOINC Code 12137-6: Ovarian artery - left Systolic flow/Diastolic flow US.doppler
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:22.974Z

12137-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Ovarian artery - left Systolic flow/Diastolic flow 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 Systolic flow/Diastolic flow. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ovarian 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 Systolic flow/Diastolic flow. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ovarian 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.doppler

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Ovarian artery - left Systolic flow/Diastolic flow US.doppler
Systolic flow/Diastolic flow
Art; Cardio; Cardiology; Dias; Diast; Diastoli; DOP; DUPLEX; Dynamic; Echography; Gyn; Gynecology; Heart Disease; L; LT; OB; ObGyn; OBSTERICAL; OBSTERICAL.ULTRASOUND; Obstetrical; Obstetrics; Ovarian a-L; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; Sys; Sys flow; Syst; ULS; Ultrasound; 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

Ovarian artery - left Systolic flow/Diastolic flow US.dopplerOvarian a-L Sys flow/Dias DOPSystolic flow/Diastolic flowOB.USVelRtoPtOvarian artery.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code12137-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameOvarian artery - left Systolic flow/Diastolic flow US.doppler

DescriptionSystolic flow/Diastolic flow

Short nameOvarian a-L Sys flow/Dias DOP

ComponentSystolic flow/Diastolic flow

PropertyVelRto

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ovarian artery.left

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

Systolic flow/Diastolic flowVelRtoPtOvarian artery.leftQnUS.dopplerVelocity RatioPoint in time (spot)Ovarian artery LeftUltrasound.doppler

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