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LOINC Code 59103-2: Heart valve A-C interval by US

59103-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Heart valve A-C interval by 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 A-C duration. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.valve.XXX.

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 A-C duration. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.valve.XXX.

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
  • Method: US

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Heart valve A-C interval by US
  • A-C duration
  • The time from maximal Atrioventricular valve A-Wave excursion to valve closure. It can be in either M-mode or Doppler mode.
  • A-C interval; CARD.US; Cardiac; Cardio; Cardiology; Durat; Echography; Heart Disease; Hrt; Misc; Miscellaneous; Other; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; ULS; Ultrasound; Unspecified

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

Heart valve A-C interval by USValve A-C interval USA-C durationCARD.USTimePtHeart.valve.XXX

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code59103-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameHeart valve A-C interval by US
DescriptionA-C duration
Short nameValve A-C interval US
ComponentA-C duration
PropertyTime
TimingPt
System (specimen)Heart.valve.XXX
ScaleQn
MethodUS
ClassCARD.US
Example unitsms
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.32
Last changed2.48

Part names

A-C durationTimePtHeart.valve.XXXQnUSTime (e.g. seconds)Point in time (spot)Heart valve XXXUltrasound

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