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LOINC Code 66679-2: Malignancy [PhenX]

66679-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Malignancy [PhenX] 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 Malignancy. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 Malignancy. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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: TRIAL
  • Method: PhenX

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Malignancy [PhenX]
  • Malignancy
  • Exclude dysplasia
  • History; Malig; Ordinal; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen

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

Malignancy [PhenX]Malignancy PhenXMalignancyPHENXHxPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code66679-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameMalignancy [PhenX]
DescriptionMalignancy
Short nameMalignancy PhenX
ComponentMalignancy
PropertyHx
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleOrd
MethodPhenX
ClassPHENX
StatusTRIAL

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.38
Last changed2.65

Part names

MalignancyHxPt^PatientOrdPhenXHistoryPoint in time (spot)

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