What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 81707-2: Dissection technique Nom (Tiss)

Name: LOINC Code 81707-2: Dissection technique Nom (Tiss)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:05.776Z

81707-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Dissection technique Nom (Tiss) 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 Dissection technique. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tiss.

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 Dissection technique. It is commonly used with the system or sample type 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: Observation
Method: *

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Dissection technique [Type] in Tissue
Dissection technique
Nominal; Pathology; Point in time; Random; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified; 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

Dissection technique Nom (Tiss)Dissection technique [Type] in TissueDissection tech TissDissection techniquePATHDissection technique, TissueType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code81707-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameDissection technique Nom (Tiss)

DescriptionDissection technique

Short nameDissection tech Tiss

ComponentDissection technique

PropertyType

TimingPt

System (specimen)Tiss

ScaleNom

Method*

ClassPATH

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.56

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Dissection technique, Tissue

Part names

Dissection techniqueTypePtTissNom*Point in time (spot)Tissue and Smears

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