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LOINC Code 8282-6: Calf - left Maximum circumference

8282-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Calf - left Maximum circumference 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 Circumference.max. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Calf.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 Circumference.max. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Calf.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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Calf - left Maximum circumference
  • Circumference.max
  • BODY CIRCUMFERENCE.MOLEC; Calf-L; Circumf.max; Girth; L; Largest; Length; LT; Maximal; Maximum; Peak; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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

Calf - left Maximum circumferenceCalf-L Circumf.maxCircumference.maxBDYCRC.MOLECLenPtCalf.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code8282-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameCalf - left Maximum circumference
DescriptionCircumference.max
Short nameCalf-L Circumf.max
ComponentCircumference.max
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Calf.left
ScaleQn
ClassBDYCRC.MOLEC
Example unitscm
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0h(2)
Last changed2.48

Part names

Circumference.maxLenPtCalf.leftQnCircumference maximumLengthPoint in time (spot)Calf Left

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