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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 8918-5: Pulse wave form Dorsal pedal artery - left by US.doppler

Name: LOINC Code 8918-5: Pulse wave form Dorsal pedal artery - left by US.doppler
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:18.535Z

8918-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Pulse wave form Dorsal pedal artery - left 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 Pulse wave form. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dorsal pedal artery.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 Pulse wave form. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dorsal pedal artery.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
Order vs observation: Observation
Method: US.doppler

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Pulse wave form Dorsal pedal artery - left by US.doppler
Pulse wave form
Art; Cardio; Cardiology; DOP; Dors pedal a; Dors pedal a-L; DUPLEX; Echography; Feet; Foot; Heart Disease; Heart Rate; HEART RATE.MOLEC; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; L; LT; Nominal; Point in time; 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

Pulse wave form Dorsal pedal artery - left by US.dopplerPulse wave form Dors pedal a-L DOPPulse wave formHRTRATE.MOLECImpPtDorsal pedal artery.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code8918-5

SystemLOINC

Display namePulse wave form Dorsal pedal artery - left by US.doppler

DescriptionPulse wave form

Short namePulse wave form Dors pedal a-L DOP

ComponentPulse wave form

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Dorsal pedal artery.left

ScaleNom

MethodUS.doppler

ClassHRTRATE.MOLEC

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0h(3)

Last changed2.32

Part names

Pulse wave formImpPtDorsal pedal artery.leftNomUS.dopplerImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Dorsal pedal artery LeftUltrasound.doppler

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