LOINC Code 77653-4: Microscopic observation Cyto stain.thin prep Nom (Anorectal)

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 Observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Anorectal.

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: Cyto stain.thin prep

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Anorectal Cyto stain.thin prep
• Observation
• Anal-rectal cytology (ARC) is commonly used as a screening and diagnostic tool to evaluate human papillomavirus related disease of the anal canal, especially in at-risk populations. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the anus has become a serious health issue in the gay community. The etiology and pathogenesis of anal squamous neoplasia are analogous to those of squamous neoplasia of the uterine cervix. Anal intraepithelial lesions (ASIL) arise in the transition zone of the anus. ARC is interpreted and reported using the Bethesda 2001 guidelines, modified for this site.
• Anorectl; CYTOLOGY; Cytology stain; Cytostain; Identity or presence; Nominal; Pap Smear; Pap Stain; Papanicolaou smear; Point in time; Random; Rectum; St; Stains; Stn

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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