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 59562-9: DNA index Automated image cytometry (Unsp Cells) [Area ratio]

Name: LOINC Code 59562-9: DNA index Automated image cytometry (Unsp Cells) [Area ratio]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:39.744Z

59562-9 is a LOINC code used to identify DNA index Automated image cytometry (Unsp Cells) [Area ratio] 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 DNA index. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cells.XXX.

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 DNA index. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cells.XXX.

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: Automated image cytometry

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

DNA index by Automated image cytometry
DNA index
Area Ratio; Auto; Auto cyto; Automated detection; Deoxyribonucleic acid; DI; DNA score; Elec; Elect; Electr; Misc; Miscellaneous; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; Other; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified

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

DNA index Automated image cytometry (Unsp Cells) [Area ratio]DNA index by Automated image cytometryDNA Index Auto cytoDNA indexMOLPATHDNA index, Unspecified CellsAreaRto

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code59562-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameDNA index Automated image cytometry (Unsp Cells) [Area ratio]

DescriptionDNA index

Short nameDNA Index Auto cyto

ComponentDNA index

PropertyAreaRto

TimingPt

System (specimen)Cells.XXX

ScaleQn

MethodAutomated image cytometry

ClassMOLPATH

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.32

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

DNA index, Unspecified Cells

Part names

DNA indexAreaRtoPtCells.XXXQnAutomated image cytometryArea RatioPoint in time (spot)

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