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LOINC Code 32957-3: Palate [Shape] Maxilla

32957-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Palate [Shape] Maxilla 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 Palate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Maxilla.

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 Palate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Maxilla.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Palate [Shape] Maxilla
  • Palate
  • Dental; Dentistry; Nominal; Point in time; 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

Palate [Shape] MaxillaPalate Shape MaxillaPalateDENTALShapePtMaxilla

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32957-3
SystemLOINC
Display namePalate [Shape] Maxilla
DescriptionPalate
Short namePalate Shape Maxilla
ComponentPalate
PropertyShape
TimingPt
System (specimen)Maxilla
ScaleNom
ClassDENTAL
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.56

Part names

PalateShapePtMaxillaNomPoint in time (spot)

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