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LOINC Code 32392-3: Deep tendon reflex of Patella

32392-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Deep tendon reflex of Patella 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 Deep tendon reflex. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Lower extremity>Patella.

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 Deep tendon reflex. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Lower extremity>Patella.

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
  • Method: Observed

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Deep tendon reflex of Patella
  • Deep tendon reflex
  • DTR; EXT; Finding; Findings; H+P; H+P.PX; Knee cap; LE; Leg; Low; Ordinal; P prime; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen

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

Deep tendon reflex of PatellaDTR PatellaDeep tendon reflexH&P.PXFindPtLower extremity>Patella

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32392-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameDeep tendon reflex of Patella
DescriptionDeep tendon reflex
Short nameDTR Patella
ComponentDeep tendon reflex
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)Lower extremity>Patella
ScaleOrd
MethodObserved
ClassH&P.PX
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.07
Last changed2.82

Part names

Deep tendon reflexFindPtLower extremity>PatellaOrdObservedFindingPoint in time (spot)Patella

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