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.

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LOINC Code 60477-7: Fetal Nuchal fold [Multiple of the median] Thickness adjusted for maternal weight

Name: LOINC Code 60477-7: Fetal Nuchal fold [Multiple of the median] Thickness adjusted for maternal weight
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:40.316Z

60477-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Fetal Nuchal fold [Multiple of the median] Thickness adjusted for maternal weight 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^^adjusted for maternal weight. 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^^adjusted for maternal weight. 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

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 adjusted for maternal weight
Thickness^^adjusted for maternal weight
adj; Fetal; Gyn; Gynecology; MoM; Multiple of the median; OB; ObGyn; OBSTERICAL; OBSTERICAL.ULTRASOUND; Obstetrical; Obstetrics; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Thick; Wt; wt adj

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 adjusted for maternal weightFet Nuchal fold MoM Thickness wt adjThickness^^adjusted for maternal weightOB.USMoMPtNuchal fold^fetus

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code60477-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameFetal Nuchal fold [Multiple of the median] Thickness adjusted for maternal weight

DescriptionThickness^^adjusted for maternal weight

Short nameFet Nuchal fold MoM Thickness wt adj

ComponentThickness^^adjusted for maternal weight

PropertyMoM

TimingPt

System (specimen)Nuchal fold^Fetus

ScaleQn

ClassOB.US

Example unitsM.o.M

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.34

Last changed2.70

Part names

Thickness^^adjusted for maternal weightMoMPtNuchal fold^fetusQnMultiple of the medianPoint in time (spot)

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