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LOINC Code 99535-7: Measured (Hand) [Length]

99535-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Measured (Hand) [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.palm. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Hand.

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.palm. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Hand.

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

  • Palm length of Hand Measured
  • Length.palm
  • H+P; H+P.PX; Len; Length; P prime; Palm length; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Upper extremity

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

Measured (Hand) [Length]Palm length of Hand MeasuredPalm length Hand MeasuredLength.palmH&P.PXPalm lengthLen

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code99535-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameMeasured (Hand) [Length]
DescriptionLength.palm
Short namePalm length Hand Measured
ComponentLength.palm
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Hand
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

Palm length

Part names

Length.palmLenPtHandQnMeasuredPalm lengthLengthPoint in time (spot)

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