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.

LOINCActive

LOINC Code 8892-2: Heart rate Peripheral artery by US.doppler

Name: LOINC Code 8892-2: Heart rate Peripheral artery by US.doppler
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:18.533Z

8892-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Heart rate Peripheral artery by US.doppler 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 Heart rate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Peripheral artery.

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 Heart rate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Peripheral artery.

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
Method: US.doppler

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Heart rate Peripheral artery by US.doppler
Heart rate
Art; Cardio; Cardiology; Count/time; DOP; DUPLEX; Echography; Heart beat; Heart Disease; HEART RATE.MOLEC; nRate; Number rate; Number Rate = Count/Time; Periph; Periph a; Point in time; Pulse; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; ULS; Ultrasound

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

Heart rate Peripheral artery by US.dopplerHeart rate Periph a DOPHeart rateHRTRATE.MOLECNRatPtPeripheral artery

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code8892-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameHeart rate Peripheral artery by US.doppler

DescriptionHeart rate

Short nameHeart rate Periph a DOP

ComponentHeart rate

PropertyNRat

TimingPt

System (specimen)Peripheral artery

ScaleQn

MethodUS.doppler

ClassHRTRATE.MOLEC

Example unitsbeats/min

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0h(3)

Last changed2.42

Consumer names

Heart rate

Part names

Heart rateNRatPtPeripheral arteryQnUS.dopplerNumber RatePoint in time (spot)Ultrasound.doppler

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