LOINC Code 104866-9: Microscopic observation Nom (Cvx)

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 Observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cvx.

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: Cyto stain.thin prep.computer assisted

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Cervix by Cyto stain.thin prep.computer assisted
• Observation
• Artificial Intelligence; Automated detection; Cervix; Comp Assist; Cyto Comp Assist; CYTOLOGY; Cytology stain; Cytostain; Genital tract; Identity or presence; Nominal; Pap Smear; Pap Stain; Papanicolaou smear; Point in time; Random; St; Stains; Stn

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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