LOINC Code 22635-7: Pathology report microscopic observation Narrative Other stain

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.microscopic observation. 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
• Method: XXX stain

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Pathology report microscopic observation Narrative Other stain
• Path report.microscopic observation
• Findings and description of the presence or absence of disease in each section of the specimen(s). Generally include the types of tissues, cells, or mitotic activity observed... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
• Identity or presence; Narrative; Oncology; Other Stn; Point in time; Random; Report; Spec; St; Stains; Stn; 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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