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 79931-2: Tricuspid valve Blood flow deceleration time during diastole by US.doppler

Name: LOINC Code 79931-2: Tricuspid valve Blood flow deceleration time during diastole by US.doppler
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:01.838Z

79931-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Tricuspid valve Blood flow deceleration time during diastole 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 Blood flow.deceleration time.diastole. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tricuspid 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 Blood flow.deceleration time.diastole. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tricuspid 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

Tricuspid valve Blood flow deceleration time during diastole by US.doppler
Blood flow.deceleration time.diastole
Bld flow; CARD.US; CARD.US.DICOM; Cardio; Cardiology; Dec; Dias; Diast; Diastoli; DOP; DT; DUPLEX; Dynamic; Echography; Flow decel time dias; Heart Disease; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; TV; ULS; Ultrasound

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

Tricuspid valve Blood flow deceleration time during diastole by US.dopplerTV Flow decel time diasBlood flow.deceleration time.diastoleCARD.US.DICOMTimePtTricuspid valve

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code79931-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameTricuspid valve Blood flow deceleration time during diastole by US.doppler

DescriptionBlood flow.deceleration time.diastole

Short nameTV Flow decel time dias

ComponentBlood flow.deceleration time.diastole

PropertyTime

TimingPt

System (specimen)Tricuspid valve

ScaleQn

MethodUS.doppler

ClassCARD.US.DICOM

Example unitsms

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.54

Last changed2.67

Part names

Blood flow.deceleration time.diastoleTimePtTricuspid valveQnUS.dopplerBlood flow deceleration time during diastoleTime (e.g. seconds)Point in time (spot)Ultrasound.doppler

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.