LOINC Code 81420-2: KRAS and NRAS gene targeted mutation analysis Molgen Nom (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 KRAS & NRAS gene targeted mutation analysis. 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

• KRAS and NRAS gene mutations found [Identifier] in Blood or Tissue by Molecular genetics method Nominal
• KRAS & NRAS gene targeted mutation analysis
• This assay will detect mutations in exons 2, 3 and 4 of both the KRAS and NRAS genes, allowing the determination of drug response. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the ABI PRISM SNaPshot Multiplex Kit.
• ALPS4; Blood; CMNS; Genetics; Heredity; Heritable; Identity or presence; Inherited; KRAS + NRAS; Molecular genetics; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; MOLPATH.MUTATIONS; Mut; Mut Anl; Mutations; NCMS; neuroblastoma RAS viral (v-ras) oncogene homolog; Nominal; N-ras; NRAS1; NS6; Oncogene NRAS; PCR; Point in time; Random; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified; v-ras neuroblastoma RAS viral oncogene homolog; 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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