LOINC Code 53045-1: Reference sequence alteration Molgen Nom (Bld/Tiss)

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 Reference sequence alteration. 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

• Reference sequence alteration [Identifier]
• Reference sequence alteration
• Human Genome Variation Society (HGVS) nomenclature for conveying an alteration to the associated reference sequences used to define the genome as a basis for comparison with actual results.
• Blood; Genetic; Genetics; Genomic; HL7.GENETICS; Identity or presence; Molecular genetics; MOLPATH.GENERAL; Nominal; PCR; Point in time; Random; Ref Sequence; Ref sequence alteration; RefSeq; 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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