LOINC Code 50659-2: Chr analysis.interphase FISH Nar (BM) [Interp]

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 Chromosome analysis.interphase. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bone mar.

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: FISH

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Chromosome analysis.interphase [Interpretation] in Bone marrow by FISH Narrative
• Chromosome analysis.interphase
• BM; BON; Bone marrow; Chrom analy; Chrom analy interphase; Chromosom; Chromosomes; Cytogenetics; Fluorescent in situ hybridization; Genetics; Heredity; Heritable; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Inherited; Interp; Interpretation; Karyotype; MAR; Marrow (bone); minimal angle of resolution; Minimum angle of resolution; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; Narrative; Point in time; Random; Report; UniversalLabOrders

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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