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LOINC Code 56030-0: Karyotype FISH Nar (U)

56030-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Karyotype FISH Nar (U) 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 Karyotype. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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 Karyotype. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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: FISH

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Karyotype [Identifier] in Urine by FISH Narrative
  • Karyotype
  • Bladder cell cancer; Chromosome analysis; Fluorescent in situ hybridization; Genetics; Genotype; Heredity; Heritable; Identity or presence; Inherited; Karyogram; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; Narrative; Point in time; Random; Report; UA; UR; Urn

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

Karyotype FISH Nar (U)Karyotype [Identifier] in Urine by FISH NarrativeKaryotyp Ur FISHKaryotypeMOLPATHKaryotype, UrinePrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code56030-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameKaryotype FISH Nar (U)
DescriptionKaryotype
Short nameKaryotyp Ur FISH
ComponentKaryotype
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleNar
MethodFISH
ClassMOLPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.29
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Karyotype, Urine

Part names

KaryotypePridPtUrineNarFISHPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH)

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