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LOINC Code 48676-1: HER2 Ag (Tiss) [Interp]

48676-1 is a LOINC code used to identify HER2 Ag (Tiss) [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 HER2 Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tiss.

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 HER2 Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • HER2 Ag [Interpretation] in Tissue
  • HER2 Ag
  • Interpretation of FISH & Immune stain for Her-2/neu
  • Antigen; Antigens; C-ERBB-2; erb; ERB2; ERB-2; erbB2; HER-2; HER-2/neu; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Nominal; Oncology; PATHOLOGY; Point in time; Random; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified

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

HER2 Ag (Tiss) [Interp]HER2 Ag [Interpretation] in TissueHer2 Ag Tiss-ImpHER2 AgPATHHER2 antigen, TissueImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code48676-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameHER2 Ag (Tiss) [Interp]
DescriptionHER2 Ag
Short nameHer2 Ag Tiss-Imp
ComponentHER2 Ag
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Tiss
ScaleNom
ClassPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.21
Last changed2.82

Consumer names

HER2 antigen, Tissue

Part names

HER2 AgImpPtTissNomImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Tissue and Smears

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