What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 49035-9: Fetal Nuchal fold [Multiple of the median] Thickness US

Name: LOINC Code 49035-9: Fetal Nuchal fold [Multiple of the median] Thickness US
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:33.170Z

49035-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Fetal Nuchal fold [Multiple of the median] Thickness 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 Thickness. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Nuchal fold^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 Thickness. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Nuchal fold^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.measured

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Fetal Nuchal fold [Multiple of the median] Thickness US
Thickness
Echography; Fetal; Gyn; Gynecology; MoM; Multiple of the median; OB; ObGyn; OBSTERICAL; OBSTERICAL.ULTRASOUND; Obstetrical; Obstetrics; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; Thick; ULS; Ultrasound; US+Meas

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 Nuchal fold [Multiple of the median] Thickness USFet Nuchal fold MoM Thickness US.measThicknessOB.USMoMPtNuchal fold^fetus

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code49035-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameFetal Nuchal fold [Multiple of the median] Thickness US

DescriptionThickness

Short nameFet Nuchal fold MoM Thickness US.meas

ComponentThickness

PropertyMoM

TimingPt

System (specimen)Nuchal fold^Fetus

ScaleQn

MethodUS.measured

ClassOB.US

Example unitsM.o.M

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.21

Last changed2.73

Part names

ThicknessMoMPtNuchal fold^fetusQnUS.measuredMultiple of the medianPoint in time (spot)Ultrasound.measured

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