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 99538-1: Stenosis degree Autopsy (Proximal left anterior descending artery) [Length fraction]

Name: LOINC Code 99538-1: Stenosis degree Autopsy (Proximal left anterior descending artery) [Length fraction]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:33.065Z

99538-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Stenosis degree Autopsy (Proximal left anterior descending artery) [Length fraction] 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 Stenosis degree. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Proximal left anterior descending 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 Stenosis degree. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Proximal left anterior descending 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
Order vs observation: Observation
Method: Autopsy

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Stenosis degree [Length fraction] in Proximal left anterior descending artery by Autopsy
Stenosis degree
Art; Coronary segment 6; L; Length Fraction; LT; Pathology; Percent; pLAD; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sten deg

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

Stenosis degree Autopsy (Proximal left anterior descending artery) [Length fraction]Stenosis degree [Length fraction] in Proximal left anterior descending artery by AutopsySten deg LenFr pLAD AutopsyStenosis degreePATHStenosis degree, Proximal Left Anterior Descending ArteryLenFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code99538-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameStenosis degree Autopsy (Proximal left anterior descending artery) [Length fraction]

DescriptionStenosis degree

Short nameSten deg LenFr pLAD Autopsy

ComponentStenosis degree

PropertyLenFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Proximal left anterior descending artery

ScaleQn

MethodAutopsy

ClassPATH

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.72

Last changed2.72

Consumer names

Stenosis degree, Proximal Left Anterior Descending Artery

Part names

Stenosis degreeLenFrPtProximal left anterior descending arteryQnAutopsyLength fractionPoint in time (spot)

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