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LOINC Code 33746-9: Pathologic findings Nar (Spec)

33746-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Pathologic findings 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 Pathologic findings. 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 Pathologic findings. 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

  • Pathologic findings
  • Finding; Findings; Narrative; Path; Path findings; PATHOLOGY; PATHOLOGY PROTOCOLS; PATHOLOGY PROTOCOLS general; 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

Pathologic findings Nar (Spec)Pathologic findingsPath findingsPATH.PROTOCOLS.GENERPathologic findings, SpecimenFindPt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code33746-9
SystemLOINC
Display namePathologic findings Nar (Spec)
DescriptionPathologic findings
Short namePath findings
ComponentPathologic findings
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)Specimen
ScaleNar
ClassPATH.PROTOCOLS.GENER
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.61

Consumer names

Pathologic findings, Specimen

Part names

Pathologic findingsFindPtSpecimenNarFindingPoint in time (spot)

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