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 80254-6: Mid and distal left circumflex artery [Presence] on Angiogram

Name: LOINC Code 80254-6: Mid and distal left circumflex artery [Presence] on Angiogram
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:03.792Z

80254-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Mid and distal left circumflex artery [Presence] on Angiogram 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 Mid distal left circumflex artery. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Coronary arteries.

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 Mid distal left circumflex artery. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Coronary arteries.

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: Angiogram

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Mid and distal left circumflex artery [Presence] on Angiogram
Mid distal left circumflex artery
Ang; Angio; Angm; CARD.PROC; Cardio; Cardiology; Coronary aa; Heart; Heart Disease; L; LCx; LT; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen

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

Mid and distal left circumflex artery [Presence] on AngiogramLCx Pr on AngioMid distal left circumflex arteryCARD.PROCPrThrPtCoronary arteries

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code80254-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameMid and distal left circumflex artery [Presence] on Angiogram

DescriptionMid distal left circumflex artery

Short nameLCx Pr on Angio

ComponentMid distal left circumflex artery

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Coronary arteries

ScaleOrd

MethodAngiogram

ClassCARD.PROC

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.54

Last changed2.66

Part names

Mid distal left circumflex arteryPrThrPtCoronary arteriesOrdAngiogramMid and distal left circumflex arteryPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Cardiac angiogram

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