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.

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LOINC Code 32872-4: Facial measurement [Length] {First facial landmark} {second facial landmark} Measured

Name: LOINC Code 32872-4: Facial measurement [Length] {First facial landmark} {second facial landmark} Measured
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:20.064Z

32872-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Facial measurement [Length] {First facial landmark} {second facial landmark} Measured 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 Facial measurement. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {First facial landmark} {second facial landmark}.

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 Facial measurement. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {First facial landmark} {second facial landmark}.

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: Measured

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Facial measurement [Length] {First facial landmark} {second facial landmark} Measured
Facial measurement
1st+2nd landmark; 2nd; Dental; Dentistry; Face measure; Length; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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

Facial measurement [Length] {First facial landmark} {second facial landmark} MeasuredFace measure 1st+2nd landmark MeasuredFacial measurementDENTALLenPt{First facial landmark} {second facial landmark}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32872-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameFacial measurement [Length] {First facial landmark} {second facial landmark} Measured

DescriptionFacial measurement

Short nameFace measure 1st+2nd landmark Measured

ComponentFacial measurement

PropertyLen

TimingPt

System (specimen){First facial landmark} {second facial landmark}

ScaleQn

MethodMeasured

ClassDENTAL

Example unitscm

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.09

Last changed2.48

Part names

Facial measurementLenPt{First facial landmark} {second facial landmark}QnMeasuredLengthPoint in time (spot)

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