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 69160-0: Deprecated MG stereo Guidance for percutaneous aspiration.fine needle AndOr biopsy.core needle of Breast

Name: LOINC Code 69160-0: Deprecated MG stereo Guidance for percutaneous aspiration.fine needle AndOr biopsy.core needle of Breast
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:48.045Z

69160-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Deprecated MG stereo Guidance for percutaneous aspiration.fine needle AndOr biopsy.core needle of Breast 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 Guidance for percutaneous aspiration.fine needle &or biopsy.core needle. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Breast.

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 Guidance for percutaneous aspiration.fine needle &or biopsy.core needle. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Breast.

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: DEPRECATED
Order vs observation: Both
Method: MG.stereotactic

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Deprecated MG stereo Guidance for percutaneous aspiration.fine needle AndOr biopsy.core needle of Breast
Guidance for percutaneous aspiration.fine needle &or biopsy.core needle
Asp; Bpsy; Brst; Bx; CN; CNB; Document; Finding; Findings; FNA; Guid; Guide; Guided; Imaging; Large needle; NDL; PC Asp FN +or Bx CN; Perc; Point in time; Rad; Radiology; Random; Stereo

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

Deprecated MG stereo Guidance for percutaneous aspiration.fine needle AndOr biopsy.core needle of BreastDeprecated MG.stereo Brst PC Asp FN +or Bx CN guideGuidance for percutaneous aspiration.fine needle &or biopsy.core needleRADFindPtBreast

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code69160-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameDeprecated MG stereo Guidance for percutaneous aspiration.fine needle AndOr biopsy.core needle of Breast

DescriptionGuidance for percutaneous aspiration.fine needle &or biopsy.core needle

Short nameDeprecated MG.stereo Brst PC Asp FN +or Bx CN guide

ComponentGuidance for percutaneous aspiration.fine needle &or biopsy.core needle

PropertyFind

TimingPt

System (specimen)Breast

ScaleDoc

MethodMG.stereotactic

ClassRAD

StatusDEPRECATED

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.38

Last changed2.63

Part names

Guidance for percutaneous aspiration.fine needle &or biopsy.core needleFindPtBreastDocMG.stereotacticGuidance for percutaneous aspiration.fine needle AndOr biopsy.core needleFindingPoint in time (spot)Stereotactic mammography

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