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LOINC Code 42454-9: Fetal Narrative [Interpretation] Study observation.general 3rd trimester US

42454-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Fetal Narrative [Interpretation] Study observation.general 3rd trimester US 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 Study observation.general 3rd trimester. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Fetus.

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 Study observation.general 3rd trimester. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Fetus.

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
  • Order vs observation: Observation
  • Method: US

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Fetal Narrative [Interpretation] Study observation.general 3rd trimester US
  • Study observation.general 3rd trimester
  • Echography; Fetal; Gyn; Gynecology; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Narrative; OB; ObGyn; OBSTERICAL; OBSTERICAL.ULTRASOUND; Obstetrical; Obstetrics; Point in time; Random; Report; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; Study 3rd trim; Study report; ULS; Ultrasound

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

Fetal Narrative [Interpretation] Study observation.general 3rd trimester USUS Fetus Study 3rd trim [Imp]Study observation.general 3rd trimesterOB.USImpPt^Fetus

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code42454-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameFetal Narrative [Interpretation] Study observation.general 3rd trimester US
DescriptionStudy observation.general 3rd trimester
Short nameUS Fetus Study 3rd trim [Imp]
ComponentStudy observation.general 3rd trimester
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Fetus
ScaleNar
MethodUS
ClassOB.US
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.16
Last changed2.50

Part names

Study observation.general 3rd trimesterImpPt^FetusNarUSImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Ultrasound

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