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 77908-2: Aortic valve Vena contracta diameter by US.doppler

Name: LOINC Code 77908-2: Aortic valve Vena contracta diameter by US.doppler
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:58.755Z

77908-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Aortic valve Vena contracta diameter by US.doppler 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 Vena contracta diameter. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Aortic valve.

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 Vena contracta diameter. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Aortic valve.

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.doppler

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Aortic valve Vena contracta diameter by US.doppler
Vena contracta diameter
AO; AoV; AV; CARD.US; Cardio; Cardiology; DIA; Diam; DOP; DUPLEX; Echography; Heart Disease; Length; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; ULS; Ultrasound; VC diam

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

Aortic valve Vena contracta diameter by US.dopplerAV VC diam DOPVena contracta diameterCARD.USLenPtAortic valve

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code77908-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameAortic valve Vena contracta diameter by US.doppler

DescriptionVena contracta diameter

Short nameAV VC diam DOP

ComponentVena contracta diameter

PropertyLen

TimingPt

System (specimen)Aortic valve

ScaleQn

MethodUS.doppler

ClassCARD.US

Example unitscm

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.52

Last changed2.54

Part names

Vena contracta diameterLenPtAortic valveQnUS.dopplerLengthPoint in time (spot)Ultrasound.doppler

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