LOINC Code 19762-4: General categories Cyto stain (Cvx/Vag) [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 General categories. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cvx/Vag.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• General categories [Interpretation] of Cervical or vaginal smear or scraping by Cyto stain
• General categories
• Cervix; CYTOLOGY; Cytology stain; Cytostain; Gen Categ; Genital tract; Genital vaginal; Gyn; Gynecology; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Nominal; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Pap Smear; Pap Stain; Papanicolaou smear; Point in time; Random; St; Stains; Stn; Vag fld; Vag fluid; Vagina; Vaginal fluid

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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