LOINC Code 22637-3: Pathology report final diagnosis Narrative

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.final diagnosis. 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
• Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Pathology report final diagnosis Narrative
• Path report.final diagnosis
• Summarizes the microscopic findings for each specimen examined. Confirms or denies gross findings of malignancy, given the histologic type of the cancer and in some instances the grade... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
• Dx; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Narrative; Oncology; Path report.final Dx; 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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