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LOINC Code 81173-7: Duodenum length (Spec) [Length]

81173-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Duodenum length (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 Duodenum length. 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 Duodenum length. 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

  • Duodenum [Length] in Specimen
  • Duodenum length
  • Len; Length; Pathology; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spec

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

Duodenum length (Spec) [Length]Duodenum [Length] in SpecimenDuodenum length SpecDuodenum lengthPATHDuodenum length, SpecimenLen

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code81173-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameDuodenum length (Spec) [Length]
DescriptionDuodenum length
Short nameDuodenum length Spec
ComponentDuodenum length
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

Duodenum length, Specimen

Part names

Duodenum lengthLenPtSpecimenQnLengthPoint in time (spot)

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