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LOINC Code 10818-3: Microscopic observation Trichrome stain.Masson modified Nom (Tiss)

10818-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Microscopic observation Trichrome stain.Masson modified Nom (Tiss) 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 Observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tiss.

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 Observation. 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: Observation
  • Method: Trichrome stain.Masson modified

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Tissue by Trichrome stain.Masson modified
  • Observation
  • Identity or presence; Masson Tri Stn; Mod Masson Tri Stn; Nominal; Pathology; Point in time; Random; St; Stains; Stn; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified; Tri 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.

Common synonyms

Microscopic observation Trichrome stain.Masson modified Nom (Tiss)Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Tissue by Trichrome stain.Masson modifiedMod Masson Tri Stn TissObservationPATHMicroscopic observation, TissuePrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10818-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameMicroscopic observation Trichrome stain.Masson modified Nom (Tiss)
DescriptionObservation
Short nameMod Masson Tri Stn Tiss
ComponentObservation
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Tiss
ScaleNom
MethodTrichrome stain.Masson modified
ClassPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0j-a
Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Microscopic observation, Tissue

Part names

ObservationPridPtTissNomTrichrome stain.Masson modifiedPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Tissue and Smears

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