LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 11526-1: Pathology study

11526-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Pathology study 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 study. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 study. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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: Pathology

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Pathology study
  • Document; Finding; Findings; Path; Path study; Pathology; Point in time; Random; Study report

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 studyPATHFindPt^PatientDocPathology

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code11526-1
SystemLOINC
Display namePathology study
Short namePathology study
ComponentPathology study
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleDoc
MethodPathology
ClassPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0j-a
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Pathology study

Part names

Pathology studyFindPt^PatientDocPathologyFindingPoint in time (spot)

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.

LOINC Code 11526-1 | HealthAssure