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LOINC Code 43994-3: Trisomy 18 risk Qn (fetus)

43994-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Trisomy 18 risk Qn (fetus) 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 Fetal trisomy 18 risk. 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 Fetal trisomy 18 risk. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Trisomy 18 risk [Likelihood] in Fetus
  • Fetal trisomy 18 risk
  • Chemistry; Edward syndrome; Fetal; Gyn; Gynecology; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Risk; T18 risk; Ts; Ts 18 risk

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

Trisomy 18 risk Qn (fetus)Trisomy 18 risk [Likelihood] in FetusTs 18 risk FetusFetal trisomy 18 riskCHEMLikelihoodPt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code43994-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameTrisomy 18 risk Qn (fetus)
DescriptionFetal trisomy 18 risk
Short nameTs 18 risk Fetus
ComponentFetal trisomy 18 risk
PropertyLikelihood
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Fetus
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsRisk
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.17
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Fetal Trisomy 18 risk

Part names

Fetal trisomy 18 riskLikelihoodPt^FetusQnPoint in time (spot)

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