What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 30917-9: DNA ploidy FC Nar (Specimen) [Interp]

Name: LOINC Code 30917-9: DNA ploidy FC Nar (Specimen) [Interp]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:17.662Z

30917-9 is a LOINC code used to identify DNA ploidy FC Nar (Specimen) [Interp] 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 DNA ploidy. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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 DNA ploidy. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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: Flow cytometry

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

DNA ploidy [Interpretation] in Specimen by Flow cytometry (FC) Narrative
DNA ploidy
Deoxyribonucleic acid; DNA content; Dynamic; FC; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Misc; Miscellaneous; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; Narrative; Other; Point in time; Random; Report; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified

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

DNA ploidy FC Nar (Specimen) [Interp]DNA ploidy [Interpretation] in Specimen by Flow cytometry (FC) NarrativeDNA Ploidy Spec FC-ImpDNA ploidyMOLPATHInterpretation of DNA ploidy test result, SpecimenImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code30917-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameDNA ploidy FC Nar (Specimen) [Interp]

DescriptionDNA ploidy

Short nameDNA Ploidy Spec FC-Imp

ComponentDNA ploidy

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)XXX

ScaleNar

MethodFlow cytometry

ClassMOLPATH

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.04

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Interpretation of DNA ploidy test result, Specimen

Part names

DNA ploidyImpPtXXXNarFlow cytometryImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Flow cytometry (FC)

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