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LOINC Code 52121-1: Biopsy Nar (Specimen) [Interp]

52121-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Biopsy Nar (Specimen) [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 Biopsy. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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 Biopsy. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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

  • Biopsy [Interpretation] in Specimen Narrative
  • Biopsy
  • Bpsy; Bx; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Misc; Miscellaneous; Narrative; Other; Pathology; Point in time; Random; Report; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; 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

Biopsy Nar (Specimen) [Interp]Biopsy [Interpretation] in Specimen NarrativeBpsy Spec-ImpBiopsyPATHInterpretation of Biopsy test result, SpecimenImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code52121-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameBiopsy Nar (Specimen) [Interp]
DescriptionBiopsy
Short nameBpsy Spec-Imp
ComponentBiopsy
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)XXX
ScaleNar
ClassPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.24
Last changed2.82

Consumer names

Interpretation of Biopsy test result, Specimen

Part names

BiopsyImpPtXXXNarImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)

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