LOINC Code 77172-5: KIT gene exon 9 targeted mutation analysis Molgen Nom (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 KIT gene exon 9 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: Molgen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• KIT gene exon 9 mutations found [Identifier] in Blood or Tissue by Molecular genetics method Nominal
• KIT gene exon 9 targeted mutation analysis
• Blood; CD117; c-KIT; Identity or presence; KIT Exon 9; mast/stem cell growth factor receptor; Molecular genetics; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; Mut; Mut Anl; Mutations; Nominal; PBT; PCR; piebald trait; Point in time; Proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase Kit; Random; SCFR; soluble KIT variant; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified; v-kit Hardy-Zuckerman 4 feline sarcoma viral oncogene; v-kit Hardy-Zuckerman 4 feline sarcoma viral oncogene homolog; 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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