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LOINC Code 32910-2: Probing depth {Tooth}.{probe site} Measured

32910-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Probing depth {Tooth}.{probe site} 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 Probing depth. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Tooth}.{probe site}.

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 Probing depth. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Tooth}.{probe site}.

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

  • Probing depth {Tooth}.{probe site} Measured
  • Probing depth
  • Measurement in mm from the free gingival margin to the base of the pocket.
  • Dental; Dentistry; Dpth; 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

Probing depth {Tooth}.{probe site} MeasuredProbing depth Tooth MeasuredProbing depthDENTALLenPt{Tooth}.{probe site}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32910-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameProbing depth {Tooth}.{probe site} Measured
DescriptionProbing depth
Short nameProbing depth Tooth Measured
ComponentProbing depth
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen){Tooth}.{probe site}
ScaleQn
MethodMeasured
ClassDENTAL
Example unitsmm
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

Probing depthLenPt{Tooth}.{probe site}QnMeasuredLengthPoint in time (spot)

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