LOINC Code 48003-8: DNA sequence variation identifier Molgen Nom (Bld/Tiss) [ID]

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 sequence variation identifier. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld/Tiss.

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: Molgen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• DNA sequence variation identifier [Identifier]
• DNA sequence variation identifier
• A DNA Marker identifier conveys a universal or standard repository identifier for definitive characterstics of a DNA Marker. (recommend using NCBI dbSNP ids - rs#)
• Blood; Deoxyribonucleic acid; DNA change; DNA seq var; DNA seq var ID; Genetic; Genetic variant ID; Genetics; Genomic; Heredity; Heritable; HL7.GENETICS; Ident; Identifier; Inherited; Molecular genetics; MOLPATH.GENERAL; Nominal; PCR; Point in time; Random; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified; WB; Whole blood; Whole blood or Tissue

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.

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