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LOINC Code 32813-8: Pathologist interpretation (Bronch spec) [Interp]

32813-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Pathologist interpretation (Bronch spec) [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 Pathologist interpretation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bronchial.

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 Pathologist interpretation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bronchial.

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

  • Pathologist interpretation of Bronchial specimen tests
  • Pathologist interpretation
  • Bro; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpret; Interpretation; Interpt; Intrp; Nominal; Path; Path Interp; PATHOLOGY; Point in time; Random

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

Pathologist interpretation (Bronch spec) [Interp]Pathologist interpretation of Bronchial specimen testsPath Interp Bronch-ImpPathologist interpretationPATHPathologist interpretation, Bronchial specimenImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32813-8
SystemLOINC
Display namePathologist interpretation (Bronch spec) [Interp]
DescriptionPathologist interpretation
Short namePath Interp Bronch-Imp
ComponentPathologist interpretation
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bronchial
ScaleNom
ClassPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Pathologist interpretation, Bronchial specimen

Part names

Pathologist interpretationImpPtBronchialNomImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)

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