LOINC Code 22633-2: Pathology report site of origin Narrative
22633-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Pathology report site of origin Narrative 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 Path report.site of origin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Specimen.
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 Path report.site of origin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Specimen.
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
What it does not mean
- The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.
Key facts
- Pathology report site of origin Narrative
- Path report.site of origin
- Describes the site (s) and laterality of the specimen (s). If there is more than one specimen included on the pathology report, each is generally assigned an identifying letter or numeral... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
- Anatomy; Narrative; Oncology; Point in time; Random; Report; Spec; TUMOR REGISTRY(NAACCR)
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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