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LOINC Code 15297-5: Testis - right Length by US

15297-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Testis - right Length by 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 Length. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Testis.right.

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 Length. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Testis.right.

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

  • Testis - right Length by US
  • Length
  • Measured in mm; length = longest axis of normal organ
  • Echography; Genitourinary; GU; Len; Length; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; R; Random; RT; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; Testis-R; ULS; Ultrasound; URO; UROLOGIC.ULTRASOUND; Urology; 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

Testis - right Length by USLength Testis-R US.measLengthUS.UROLenPtTestis.right

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code15297-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameTestis - right Length by US
DescriptionLength
Short nameLength Testis-R US.meas
ComponentLength
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Testis.right
ScaleQn
MethodUS.measured
ClassUS.URO
Example unitscm
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0k
Last changed2.48

Part names

LengthLenPtTestis.rightQnUS.measuredPoint in time (spot)Testis RightUltrasound.measured

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