LOINC Code 55208-3: DNA analysis discrete sequence variation panel Molgen (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 DNA analysis discrete sequence variation panel. 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: Order
• Panel type: Panel
• Method: Molgen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• DNA analysis discrete sequence variation panel
• This panel contains terms used to report details associated with molecular genetics discrete sequence variation results.
• Blood; Deoxyribonucleic acid; DNA analysis discrete seq var Pnl; Genetic; Genetics; Genomic; Heredity; Heritable; HL7.GENETICS; Inherited; Molecular genetics; MOLPATH.GENERAL; Pan; PANEL.HL7.GENETICS; Panl; PCR; Pnl; Point in time; Positional Variant Panel; Random; Sequence Variant Panel; 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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