LOINC Code 57038-2: Chr 12 aneuploidy FISH Nom (Amnio fld/CVS)

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 Chromosome 12 aneuploidy. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Amnio fld/CVS.

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: FISH

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Chromosome 12 aneuploidy in Amniotic fluid or Chorionic villus sample by FISH Nominal
• Chromosome 12 aneuploidy
• AF; Amn; Amn fl; Amn/CVS; Amnio; Amniotic flu; Amniotic fluid; Chorionic villi; Chorionic villus sample; Chr 12 aneup; Chromosom; Chromosomes; Finding; Findings; Fluorescent in situ hybridization; Genetics; Gyn; Gynecology; Heredity; Heritable; Inherited; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; Nominal; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Point in time; Random

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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