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LOINC Code 64088-8: Karyotype Nar (CVS)

64088-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Karyotype Nar (CVS) 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 CVS.

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 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Karyotype [Identifier] in Chorionic villus sample Narrative
  • Karyotype
  • Chorionic villi; Chorionic villus sample; Chromosome analysis; Genetics; Genotype; Heredity; Heritable; Identity or presence; Inherited; Karyogram; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; Narrative; Point in time; Random; Report

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 Nar (CVS)Karyotype [Identifier] in Chorionic villus sample NarrativeKaryotyp CVSKaryotypeMOLPATHKaryotype, Chorionic villus specimenPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code64088-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameKaryotype Nar (CVS)
DescriptionKaryotype
Short nameKaryotyp CVS
ComponentKaryotype
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)CVS
ScaleNar
ClassMOLPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.36
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Karyotype, Chorionic villus specimen

Part names

KaryotypePridPtCVSNarPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Chorionic villus sample

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