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LOINC Code 32908-6: Root length {Tooth}.{surface} Measured

32908-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Root length {Tooth}.{surface} 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 Root length. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Tooth}.{surface}.

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 Root length. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Tooth}.{surface}.

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

  • Root length {Tooth}.{surface} Measured
  • Root length
  • Dental; Dentistry; Len; Length; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Surf

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

Root length {Tooth}.{surface} MeasuredRoot lengthDENTALLenPt{Tooth}.{surface}Qn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32908-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameRoot length {Tooth}.{surface} Measured
DescriptionRoot length
Short nameRoot length {Tooth}.{surface} Measured
ComponentRoot length
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen){Tooth}.{surface}
ScaleQn
MethodMeasured
ClassDENTAL
Example unitsmm
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.48

Part names

Root lengthLenPt{Tooth}.{surface}QnMeasuredLengthPoint in time (spot)

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