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LOINC Code 8595-1: Jugular vein V wave amplitude

8595-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Jugular vein 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 Jugular vein.

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 Jugular vein.

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

  • Jugular vein V wave amplitude
  • V wave amplitude
  • BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS.VENOUS.MOLEC; Cardio; Cardiology; Heart Disease; Point in time; Pressure; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Ven; 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

Jugular vein V wave amplitudeJugular v V wave ampV wave amplitudeBP.VENOUS.MOLECPresPtJugular vein

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code8595-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameJugular vein V wave amplitude
DescriptionV wave amplitude
Short nameJugular v V wave amp
ComponentV wave amplitude
PropertyPres
TimingPt
System (specimen)Jugular vein
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 amplitudePresPtJugular veinQnPressurePoint in time (spot)

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