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LOINC Code 33745-1: Polyps Nar (Spec)

33745-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Polyps Nar (Spec) 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 Polyps. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Specimen.

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 Polyps. 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

  • Polyps in Specimen Narrative
  • Polyps
  • A descriptive summary of the polyp(s) analyzed. The summary may include the number of polyps, diameter range and gross appearance.
  • Finding; Findings; Narrative; Pathology; Point in time; Random; Report; Spec

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

Polyps Nar (Spec)Polyps in Specimen NarrativePolyps SpecPolypsPATHPolyps, SpecimenFind

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code33745-1
SystemLOINC
Display namePolyps Nar (Spec)
DescriptionPolyps
Short namePolyps Spec
ComponentPolyps
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)Specimen
ScaleNar
ClassPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.71

Consumer names

Polyps, Specimen

Part names

PolypsFindPtSpecimenNarFindingPoint in time (spot)

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