What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

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No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 55296-8: CAV3 gene targeted mutation analysis Molgen Ql (Bld/Tiss)

Name: LOINC Code 55296-8: CAV3 gene targeted mutation analysis Molgen Ql (Bld/Tiss)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:37.143Z

55296-8 is a LOINC code used to identify CAV3 gene targeted mutation analysis Molgen Ql (Bld/Tiss) 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 CAV3 gene targeted mutation analysis. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld/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 CAV3 gene targeted mutation analysis. 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: Both
Method: Molgen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

CAV3 gene targeted mutation analysis [Presence] in Blood or Tissue by Molecular genetics method
CAV3 gene targeted mutation analysis
Blood; CAV-3; Caveolin 3; Genetics; Heredity; Heritable; Inherited; LGMD1C; LQT9; Molecular genetics; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; MOLPATH.MUTATIONS; Mut; Mut Anl; Mutations; Ordinal; PCR; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified; VIP21; VIP-21; 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.

Common synonyms

CAV3 gene targeted mutation analysis Molgen Ql (Bld/Tiss)CAV3 gene targeted mutation analysis [Presence] in Blood or Tissue by Molecular genetics methodCAV3 gene Mut Anl Bld/T QlCAV3 gene targeted mutation analysisMOLPATH.MUTCAV3 gene targeted mutation analysis, Blood or tissue specimenPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code55296-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameCAV3 gene targeted mutation analysis Molgen Ql (Bld/Tiss)

DescriptionCAV3 gene targeted mutation analysis

Short nameCAV3 gene Mut Anl Bld/T Ql

ComponentCAV3 gene targeted mutation analysis

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld/Tiss

ScaleOrd

MethodMolgen

ClassMOLPATH.MUT

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.27

Last changed2.63

Consumer names

CAV3 gene targeted mutation analysis, Blood or tissue specimen

Part names

CAV3 gene targeted mutation analysisPrThrPtBld/TissOrdMolgenPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Blood or TissueMolecular genetics

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