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 80011-0: Left ventricular Minor axis at end systole [Length] by US 2D

Name: LOINC Code 80011-0: Left ventricular Minor axis at end systole [Length] by US 2D
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:01.838Z

80011-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Left ventricular Minor axis at end systole [Length] by US 2D 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 Minor axis.end systole. 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 Minor axis.end systole. 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.2D

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Left ventricular Minor axis at end systole [Length] by US 2D
Minor axis.end systole
2D US; CARD.US; CARD.US.DICOM; Cardiac; Cardio; Cardiology; Echography; ES; ES minor axis; Heart Disease; Hrt; Hrt ventr; L; Length; LT; LV; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SAX; short axis; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; Sys; Syst; ULS; Ultrasound; Ultrasound - 2-dimensional; Ventricular

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 Minor axis at end systole [Length] by US 2DLV ES minor axis 2D USMinor axis.end systoleCARD.US.DICOMLenPtHeart.ventricle.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code80011-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameLeft ventricular Minor axis at end systole [Length] by US 2D

DescriptionMinor axis.end systole

Short nameLV ES minor axis 2D US

ComponentMinor axis.end systole

PropertyLen

TimingPt

System (specimen)Heart.ventricle.left

ScaleQn

MethodUS.2D

ClassCARD.US.DICOM

Example unitscm

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.54

Last changed2.54

Part names

Minor axis.end systoleLenPtHeart.ventricle.leftQnUS.2DMinor axis at end systoleLengthPoint in time (spot)Heart ventricle - leftUltrasound 2D

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