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LOINC Code 81190-1: Histologic type WHO classification Nom (Stomach cancer)

81190-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Histologic type WHO classification Nom (Stomach cancer) 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 Histologic type. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stomach cancer.

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 Histologic type. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stomach cancer.

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: Observation
  • Method: WHO classification

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Histologic type of Stomach cancer by WHO Classification
Histologic type
The gastric cancer histologic type based on the current World Health Organization (WHO) classification.[NLM Catalog ID101553728] Gastric cancer types include adenocarcinomas, adenosquamous carcinoma, neuroendocrine carcinoma, undifferentiated carcinoma, and others. The Lauren classification [LOINC: 81179-4] may be used in conjunction with the WHO system for gastric cancers.
CA; Gastric cancer; Gastric Cancers; Histo type; Nominal; PATH.HISTO; PATHOLOGY; Point in time; Random; Typ; World Heatlth Organization

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

Histologic type WHO classification Nom (Stomach cancer)Histologic type of Stomach cancer by WHO ClassificationHisto type Stomach cancer WHOHistologic typePATH.HISTOHistologic type, Stomach cancerType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code81190-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameHistologic type WHO classification Nom (Stomach cancer)
DescriptionHistologic type
Short nameHisto type Stomach cancer WHO
ComponentHistologic type
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Stomach cancer
ScaleNom
MethodWHO classification
ClassPATH.HISTO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.56
Last changed2.61

Consumer names

Histologic type, Stomach cancer

Part names

Histologic typeTypePtStomach cancerNomWHO classificationPoint in time (spot)

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