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LOINC Code 99533-2: Crown Rump length Measured [Length]

99533-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Crown Rump length Measured [Length] 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 Length.crown rump. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 Length.crown rump. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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: Measured

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Crown Rump length Measured
  • Length.crown rump
  • Measurement from the crown of the head to the distal extent of the torso of a patient. In the case of an infant autopsy, decreased length may indicate intrauterine viral infection or malnutrition.
  • CRL; H+P; H+P.PX; Len; Length; P prime; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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

Crown Rump length Measured [Length]Crown Rump length MeasuredCRL MeasuredLength.crown rumpH&P.PXCrown rump lengthLen

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code99533-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameCrown Rump length Measured [Length]
DescriptionLength.crown rump
Short nameCRL Measured
ComponentLength.crown rump
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
MethodMeasured
ClassH&P.PX
Example unitscm
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.72
Last changed2.72

Consumer names

Crown rump length

Part names

Length.crown rumpLenPt^PatientQnMeasuredCrown Rump lengthLengthPoint in time (spot)

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