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LOINC Code 100969-5: Pathology report additional specified observation Nar (Spec)

100969-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Pathology report additional specified observation Nar (Spec) 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 Pathology report.additional specified observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Specimen.

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 Pathology report.additional specified observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Specimen.

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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Pathology report additional specified observation in Specimen Narrative
  • Pathology report.additional specified observation
  • Add; Finding; Findings; Narrative; Path; Path report.add spec obs; Pathology; Point in time; Random; Report; Spec

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

Pathology report additional specified observation Nar (Spec)Pathology report additional specified observation in Specimen NarrativePath report.add spec obs SpecPathology report.additional specified observationPATHPathology report additional specified observation, SpecimenFind

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code100969-5
SystemLOINC
Display namePathology report additional specified observation Nar (Spec)
DescriptionPathology report.additional specified observation
Short namePath report.add spec obs Spec
ComponentPathology report.additional specified observation
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)Specimen
ScaleNar
ClassPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.74
Last changed2.74

Consumer names

Pathology report additional specified observation, Specimen

Part names

Pathology report.additional specified observationFindPtSpecimenNarPathology report additional specified observationFindingPoint in time (spot)

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