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 18046-3: Left ventricular Ejection fraction by US 2D modified

Name: LOINC Code 18046-3: Left ventricular Ejection fraction by US 2D modified
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:27.585Z

18046-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Left ventricular Ejection fraction by US 2D modified 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 Ejection fraction. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.ventricle.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 Ejection fraction. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.ventricle.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.2D.mod

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Left ventricular Ejection fraction by US 2D modified
Ejection fraction
2D US; CARD.US; Cardiac; Cardio; Cardiology; Echography; EF; Frac; Fract; Fractionation; Fractions; Heart Disease; Hrt; Hrt ventr; L; LT; LV; LVEF; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; ULS; Ultrasound; Ultrasound - 2-dimensional; Ventricular; Volfr; Volume fraction

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

Left ventricular Ejection fraction by US 2D modifiedLV EF US.2D.modEjection fractionCARD.USVFrPtHeart.ventricle.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code18046-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameLeft ventricular Ejection fraction by US 2D modified

DescriptionEjection fraction

Short nameLV EF US.2D.mod

ComponentEjection fraction

PropertyVFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Heart.ventricle.left

ScaleQn

MethodUS.2D.mod

ClassCARD.US

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0l

Last changed2.52

Part names

Ejection fractionVFrPtHeart.ventricle.leftQnUS.2D.modVolume FractionPoint in time (spot)Heart ventricle - leftUltrasound 2D.mod

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