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 93616-1: Left ventricular Maximum circumferential strain by US 3D

Name: LOINC Code 93616-1: Left ventricular Maximum circumferential strain by US 3D
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:23.053Z

93616-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Left ventricular Maximum circumferential strain by US 3D 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 Circumferential strain.max. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.ventricle.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 Circumferential strain.max. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.ventricle.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.3D

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Left ventricular Maximum circumferential strain by US 3D
Circumferential strain.max
3D US; CARD.US; Cardiac; Cardiology; Echography; Hrt; Hrt ventr; L; Largest; Length Ratio; LT; LV; Max circ strain; Max strain; Maximal; Maximum; Peak; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; ULS; Ultrasound; Ventricular

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 ventricular Maximum circumferential strain by US 3DLV Max circ strain 3D USCircumferential strain.maxCARD.USLenRtoPtHeart.ventricle.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code93616-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameLeft ventricular Maximum circumferential strain by US 3D

DescriptionCircumferential strain.max

Short nameLV Max circ strain 3D US

ComponentCircumferential strain.max

PropertyLenRto

TimingPt

System (specimen)Heart.ventricle.left

ScaleQn

MethodUS.3D

ClassCARD.US

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.67

Last changed2.67

Part names

Circumferential strain.maxLenRtoPtHeart.ventricle.leftQnUS.3DMaximum circumferential strainLength RatioPoint in time (spot)Heart ventricle - leftUS 3D

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