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LOINC Code 47522-8: Cytology report Cyto stain Doc (Nipple discharge)

47522-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Cytology report Cyto stain Doc (Nipple discharge) 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 Cytology report. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Nipple discharge.

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 Cytology report. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Nipple discharge.

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: Both
  • Method: Cyto stain

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Cytology report of Nipple discharge Cyto stain
  • Cytology report
  • Cytology stain; Cytostain; Disch; Document; Finding; Findings; Pap Smear; Pap Stain; Papanicolaou smear; Point in time; Random; St; Stains; Stn

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

Cytology report Cyto stain Doc (Nipple discharge)Cytology report of Nipple discharge Cyto stainCytology Nipple dis Doc CytoCytology reportCYTOCytology report, Nipple DischargeFind

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code47522-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameCytology report Cyto stain Doc (Nipple discharge)
DescriptionCytology report
Short nameCytology Nipple dis Doc Cyto
ComponentCytology report
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)Nipple discharge
ScaleDoc
MethodCyto stain
ClassCYTO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.19
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Cytology report, Nipple Discharge

Part names

Cytology reportFindPtNipple dischargeDocCyto stainFindingPoint in time (spot)

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