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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 72652-1: Subtelomere analysis.long arm FISH Nar (Bld/Tiss) [Interp]

Name: LOINC Code 72652-1: Subtelomere analysis.long arm FISH Nar (Bld/Tiss) [Interp]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:51.525Z

72652-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Subtelomere analysis.long arm FISH Nar (Bld/Tiss) [Interp] 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 Subtelomere analysis.long arm. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld/Tiss.

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 Subtelomere analysis.long arm. 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: FISH

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Subtelomere analysis.long arm [Interpretation] in Blood or Tissue by FISH Narrative
Subtelomere analysis.long arm
Blood; Fluorescent in situ hybridization; Genetics; Heredity; Heritable; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Inherited; Interp; Interpretation; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; MOLPATH.REARRANGEMENTS; Narrative; Point in time; Random; Report; Subtelomere.q arm; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified; Upper extremity; 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.

Common synonyms

Subtelomere analysis.long arm FISH Nar (Bld/Tiss) [Interp]Subtelomere analysis.long arm [Interpretation] in Blood or Tissue by FISH NarrativeSubtelomere.q arm Bld/T FISH-ImpSubtelomere analysis.long armMOLPATH.REARRANGEInterpretation of Subtelomere analysis.long arm test result, Blood or tissue specimenImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code72652-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameSubtelomere analysis.long arm FISH Nar (Bld/Tiss) [Interp]

DescriptionSubtelomere analysis.long arm

Short nameSubtelomere.q arm Bld/T FISH-Imp

ComponentSubtelomere analysis.long arm

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld/Tiss

ScaleNar

MethodFISH

ClassMOLPATH.REARRANGE

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.42

Last changed2.61

Consumer names

Interpretation of Subtelomere analysis.long arm test result, Blood or tissue specimen

Part names

Subtelomere analysis.long armImpPtBld/TissNarFISHImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Blood or TissueFluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH)

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