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 81170-3: Greater curvature of stomach (Spec) [Length]

Name: LOINC Code 81170-3: Greater curvature of stomach (Spec) [Length]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:05.774Z

81170-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Greater curvature of stomach (Spec) [Length] 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 Stomach.greater curvature. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Specimen.

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 Stomach.greater curvature. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Specimen.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Greater curvature of stomach [Length] in Specimen
Stomach.greater curvature
The length of the stomach's greater curvature.
Length; Pathology; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spec; Stom.greater curve

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

Greater curvature of stomach (Spec) [Length]Greater curvature of stomach [Length] in SpecimenStom.greater curve SpecStomach.greater curvaturePATHGreater curvature of stomach, SpecimenLen

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code81170-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameGreater curvature of stomach (Spec) [Length]

DescriptionStomach.greater curvature

Short nameStom.greater curve Spec

ComponentStomach.greater curvature

PropertyLen

TimingPt

System (specimen)Specimen

ScaleQn

ClassPATH

Example unitsmm

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.56

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Greater curvature of stomach, Specimen

Part names

Stomach.greater curvatureLenPtSpecimenQnGreater curvature of stomachLengthPoint in time (spot)

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