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LOINC Code 8592-8: Left atrial V wave amplitude

8592-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Left atrial V wave amplitude 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 V wave amplitude. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.atrium.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 V wave amplitude. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.atrium.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

  • Left atrial V wave amplitude
  • V wave amplitude
  • Atrial; BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS.VENOUS.MOLEC; Cardiac; Cardio; Cardiology; Heart Disease; Hrt; L; LA; LT; Point in time; Pressure; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Venous

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 atrial V wave amplitudeLA V wave ampV wave amplitudeBP.VENOUS.MOLECPresPtHeart.atrium.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code8592-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameLeft atrial V wave amplitude
DescriptionV wave amplitude
Short nameLA V wave amp
ComponentV wave amplitude
PropertyPres
TimingPt
System (specimen)Heart.atrium.left
ScaleQn
ClassBP.VENOUS.MOLEC
Example unitscm H2O
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0h(3)
Last changed2.48

Part names

V wave amplitudePresPtHeart.atrium.leftQnPressurePoint in time (spot)Heart.atrium Left

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