LOINC Code 63068-1: TOP2A gene copy num/Chromosome 17 copy number FISH (Tiss) [# ratio]

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 TOP2A gene copy number/Chromosome 17 copy number. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tiss.

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

• TOP2A gene copy number/Chromosome 17 copy number in Tissue by FISH
• TOP2A gene copy number/Chromosome 17 copy number
• CEP17; Chr 17 copy num; Chromosom; Chromosome 17 centromere; Chromosome Enumeration Probe 17; Chromosomes; DNA topoisomerase II, 170 kD; Fluorescent in situ hybridization; Genetics; Heredity; Heritable; Inherited; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; No; Num; Number ratio; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified; TOP2; TOP22; TOP2A copy num; topoisomerase (DNA) II alpha 170kDa; TP2A

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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