LOINC Code 101538-7: SMA residual risk Molgen Nar (Bld) [Interp]

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 SMA residual risk. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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: Molgen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• SMA residual risk [Interpretation] in Blood by Molecular genetics method Narrative
• SMA residual risk
• This test is based on sequencing and targeted analysis of specific variants . The testing depends largely upon the individual's ethnic background. A negative result may indicate a reduced carrier risk for some or all diseases being tested, this risk cannot be eliminated.
• Blood; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Molecular genetics; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; MOLPATH.MUTATIONS; Narrative; PCR; Point in time; Random; Report; WB; Whole blood

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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