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LOINC Code 81304-8: Structural variant analysis method Nom

81304-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Structural variant analysis method Nom 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 Structural variant analysis method. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 Structural variant analysis method. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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
  • Method: *

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Variant analysis method [Type]
  • Structural variant analysis method
  • The method used for analyzing chromosome structural variation, such as FISH, arrCGH, sequencing, and MLPA.
  • Meth; Method of; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Struct var; Struct var analysis method; Typ

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

Structural variant analysis method NomVariant analysis method [Type]Struct var analysis methodStructural variant analysis methodMOLPATHTypePt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code81304-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameStructural variant analysis method Nom
DescriptionStructural variant analysis method
Short nameStruct var analysis method
ComponentStructural variant analysis method
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNom
Method*
ClassMOLPATH
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.56
Last changed2.58

Consumer names

Structural variant analysis method

Part names

Structural variant analysis methodTypePt^PatientNom*Point in time (spot)

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