LOINC Code 18500-9: Microscopic observation Cyto stain.thin prep 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: Both
• Method: Cyto stain.thin prep

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
• Observation
• Thin prep is an automated method of preparing the smear;cells are first treated/lysed to diminish obstructions such as blood, then spread very thinly by the machine.
• Cervix; CYTOLOGY; Cytology stain; Cytostain; Genital tract; Gyn; Gynecology; Identity or presence; Nominal; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Pap Smear; Pap Stain; Papanicolaou smear; Point in time; Random; St; Stains; Stn; UniversalLabOrders

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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