What does this LOINC code represent?

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

Is this enough to understand my test result?

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

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 55345-3: VIM gene methylation Molgen Ql (Stl)

Name: LOINC Code 55345-3: VIM gene methylation Molgen Ql (Stl)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:37.144Z

55345-3 is a LOINC code used to identify VIM gene methylation Molgen Ql (Stl) 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 VIM gene methylation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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 VIM gene methylation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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

VIM gene methylation [Presence] in Stool by Molecular genetics method
VIM gene methylation
Arbitrary; Bowel movement; ColoSure; CTRCT30; DNA methylation; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; HEL113; Molecular genetics; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; Ordinal; PCR; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Stl; Stool = Fecal; vimentin

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

VIM gene methylation Molgen Ql (Stl)VIM gene methylation [Presence] in Stool by Molecular genetics methodVIM gene methylation Stl QlVIM gene methylationMOLPATHVIM gene methylation, StoolArb

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code55345-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameVIM gene methylation Molgen Ql (Stl)

DescriptionVIM gene methylation

Short nameVIM gene methylation Stl Ql

ComponentVIM gene methylation

PropertyArb

TimingPt

System (specimen)Stool

ScaleOrd

MethodMolgen

ClassMOLPATH

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.27

Last changed2.27

Consumer names

VIM gene methylation, Stool

Part names

VIM gene methylationArbPtStoolOrdMolgenArbitraryPoint in time (spot)Molecular genetics

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.