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 79990-8: Left ventricular Ejection fraction by US.3D.segmentation

Name: LOINC Code 79990-8: Left ventricular Ejection fraction by US.3D.segmentation
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:01.838Z

79990-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Left ventricular Ejection fraction by US.3D.segmentation 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 Ejection fraction. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.ventricle.left.

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 Ejection fraction. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.ventricle.left.

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.3D.segmentation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Left ventricular Ejection fraction by US.3D.segmentation
Ejection fraction
3D segmentation; 3D US; CARD.US; CARD.US.DICOM; Cardiac; Cardio; Cardiology; Echography; EF; Frac; Fract; Fractionation; Fractions; Heart Disease; Hrt; Hrt ventr; L; LT; LV; LVEF; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; ULS; Ultrasound; Ventricular; Volfr; Volume fraction

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

Left ventricular Ejection fraction by US.3D.segmentationLV EF 3D segmentationEjection fractionCARD.US.DICOMVFrPtHeart.ventricle.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code79990-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameLeft ventricular Ejection fraction by US.3D.segmentation

DescriptionEjection fraction

Short nameLV EF 3D segmentation

ComponentEjection fraction

PropertyVFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Heart.ventricle.left

ScaleQn

MethodUS.3D.segmentation

ClassCARD.US.DICOM

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.54

Last changed2.54

Part names

Ejection fractionVFrPtHeart.ventricle.leftQnUS.3D.segmentationVolume FractionPoint in time (spot)Heart ventricle - left

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