LOINC Code 101384-6: MYC gene amplification FISH Doc (Tiss)

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 MYC gene amplification. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tiss.

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
• Method: FISH

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• MYC gene amplification in Tissue by FISH
• MYC gene amplification
• bHLHe39; Burkitt lymphoma; Burkitts lymphoma; c-Myc; Document; Finding; Findings; Fluorescent in situ hybridization; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; MRTL; MYC amplification; MYCC; Point in time; Protooncogene homologous to myelocytomatosis virus; Random; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified; v-myc avian myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog; v-myc myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog

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.

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