LOINC Code 71357-8: PDGFRA gene exon 18 targeted mutation analysis Sequencing Doc (Bld/Tiss)

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 PDGFRA gene exon 18 targeted mutation analysis. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld/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: Both
• Method: Sequencing

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• PDGFRA gene exon 18 targeted mutation analysis in Blood or Tissue by Sequencing
• PDGFRA gene exon 18 targeted mutation analysis
• Blood; CD140A; Document; Finding; Findings; Genetics; Heredity; Heritable; high-throughput sequencing; HTS; Inherited; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; MOLPATH.MUTATIONS; Mut; Mut Anl; Mutations; Next generation sequencing; NGS; PDGFR2; PDGFR-2; PDGFRA exon 18; platelet-derived growth factor receptor, alpha polypeptide; Point in time; Random; RHEPDGFRA; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified; WB; Whole blood; Whole blood or Tissue

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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