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LOINC Code 21701-8: Kallmann syndrome gene mutations tested for Molgen Nom (Bld/Tiss)

21701-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Kallmann syndrome gene mutations tested for Molgen Nom (Bld/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 Kallmann syndrome gene mutations tested for. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld/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 Kallmann syndrome gene mutations tested for. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld/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: Molgen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Kallmann syndrome gene mutations tested for in Blood or Tissue by Molecular genetics method Nominal
  • Kallmann syndrome gene mutations tested for
  • Adhesion molecule-like, X-linked, ADMLX, anosmin 1; Anosmic hypogonadism; Blood; Dysplasia olfactogenitalis of de Morsier; Gene mut tested; Genetics; Heredity; Heritable; HHA; Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and anosmia; Identity or presence; Inherited; KMS; KMS gene; Molecular genetics; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; MOLPATH.MUTATIONS; Mut; Mut Tested; Mutation; Muts; Nominal; PCR; Point in time; Random; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified; WB; Whole blood; Whole blood or Tissue

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

Kallmann syndrome gene mutations tested for Molgen Nom (Bld/Tiss)Kallmann syndrome gene mutations tested for in Blood or Tissue by Molecular genetics method NominalKMS gene Mut Tested Bld/TKallmann syndrome gene mutations tested forMOLPATH.MUTKallmann syndrome gene variants tested for, Blood or tissue specimenPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code21701-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameKallmann syndrome gene mutations tested for Molgen Nom (Bld/Tiss)
DescriptionKallmann syndrome gene mutations tested for
Short nameKMS gene Mut Tested Bld/T
ComponentKallmann syndrome gene mutations tested for
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld/Tiss
ScaleNom
MethodMolgen
ClassMOLPATH.MUT
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0m
Last changed2.67

Consumer names

Kallmann syndrome gene variants tested for, Blood or tissue specimen

Part names

Kallmann syndrome gene mutations tested forPridPtBld/TissNomMolgenPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Blood or TissueMolecular genetics

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