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LOINC Code 53666-4: Method of best overall gestational age estimate

53666-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Method of best overall gestational age estimate 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 Method of best overall gestational age estimate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 Method of best overall gestational age estimate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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: Reported

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Method of best overall gestational age estimate
Method chosen for establishing best overall gestational age estimate. Example AnswersLMP, Conception date, Earlier assessment, Best ultrasound data.
Finding; Findings; GA; Gest; Gestation; Gyn; Gynecology; Meth; Method best overall GA estimate; Nominal; OB; ObGyn; OBSTERICAL; OBSTERICAL.ULTRASOUND; Obstetrical; Obstetrics; Point in time; Prenatal; 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

Method of best overall gestational age estimateMethod best overall GA estimateOB.USFindPt^PatientNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code53666-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameMethod of best overall gestational age estimate
Short nameMethod best overall GA estimate
ComponentMethod of best overall gestational age estimate
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNom
MethodReported
ClassOB.US
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.26
Last changed2.29

Part names

Method of best overall gestational age estimateFindPt^PatientNomReportedFindingPoint in time (spot)

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