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.

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LOINC Code 62344-7: Chr analysis.metaphase panel FISH (Bld)

Name: LOINC Code 62344-7: Chr analysis.metaphase panel FISH (Bld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:41.659Z

62344-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Chr analysis.metaphase panel FISH (Bld) 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 Chromosome analysis.metaphase panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 Chromosome analysis.metaphase panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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: Order
Method: FISH

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Chromosome analysis.metaphase panel - Blood by FISH
Chromosome analysis.metaphase panel
Blood; Chrom analy; Chrom analy metaphase pnl; Chromosom; Chromosomes; Cytogenetics; Fluorescent in situ hybridization; Genetics; Heredity; Heritable; HL7.CYTOGEN; Inherited; Karyotype; Pan; PANEL.HL7.CYTOGEN; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; WB; Whole blood

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

Chr analysis.metaphase panel FISH (Bld)Chromosome analysis.metaphase panel - Blood by FISHChrom analy metaphase pnl Bld FISHChromosome analysis.metaphase panelPANEL.HL7.CYTOGENChromosome analysis.metaphase panel, Blood-

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code62344-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameChr analysis.metaphase panel FISH (Bld)

DescriptionChromosome analysis.metaphase panel

Short nameChrom analy metaphase pnl Bld FISH

ComponentChromosome analysis.metaphase panel

Property-

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld

Scale-

MethodFISH

ClassPANEL.HL7.CYTOGEN

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.34

Last changed2.61

Consumer names

Chromosome analysis.metaphase panel, Blood

Part names

Chromosome analysis.metaphase panel-PtBldFISHPoint in time (spot)BloodFluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH)

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