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LOINC Code 78041-1: FISH probe target locus Nom (Laboratory device) [ID]

78041-1 is a LOINC code used to identify FISH probe target locus Nom (Laboratory device) [ID] 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 FISH probe target locus. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Laboratory device.

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 FISH probe target locus. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Laboratory device.

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: TRIAL
  • Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • FISH probe target locus [Identifier] in Laboratory device
  • FISH probe target locus
  • Genetics; Heredity; Heritable; Ident; Identifier; Inherited; Lab Device; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; Nominal; Point in time; Random

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

FISH probe target locus Nom (Laboratory device) [ID]FISH probe target locus [Identifier] in Laboratory deviceFISH probe target locus Lab DeviceFISH probe target locusMOLPATHFISH probe target locus, Laboratory deviceID

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code78041-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameFISH probe target locus Nom (Laboratory device) [ID]
DescriptionFISH probe target locus
Short nameFISH probe target locus Lab Device
ComponentFISH probe target locus
PropertyID
TimingPt
System (specimen)Laboratory device
ScaleNom
ClassMOLPATH
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.54
Last changed2.67

Consumer names

FISH probe target locus, Laboratory device

Part names

FISH probe target locusIDPtLaboratory deviceNomIdentifierPoint in time (spot)

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