LOINC Code 81142-2: PTPN22 gene.c.1858C>T Molgen Ql (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 PTPN22 gene.c.1858C>T. 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

• PTPN22 gene.c.1858C>T [Presence] in Blood or Tissue by Molecular genetics method
• PTPN22 gene.c.1858C>T
• Blood; Genetics; Heredity; Heritable; Inherited; LYP; LYP1; LYP2; Molecular genetics; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; Ordinal; PCR; PEP; Point in time; PR; protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor type 22; PTPN22 c.1858C>T; PTPN8; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; T prime; 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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