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.

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LOINC Code 81711-4: Microsatellite instability marker panel (Cancer specimen)

Name: LOINC Code 81711-4: Microsatellite instability marker panel (Cancer specimen)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:05.776Z

81711-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Microsatellite instability marker panel (Cancer specimen) 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 Microsatellite instability marker panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cancer specimen.

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 Microsatellite instability marker panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cancer specimen.

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: Order
Panel type: Panel

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Microsatellite instability marker panel - Cancer specimen
Microsatellite instability marker panel
CA; Ca spec; Mark; MSI; MSI mark Pnl; Pan; PANEL.PATH; Panl; Pathology; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Spec

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

Microsatellite instability marker panel (Cancer specimen)Microsatellite instability marker panel - Cancer specimenMSI mark Pnl Ca specMicrosatellite instability marker panelPANEL.PATHMicrosatellite instability marker panel, Cancer specimen-

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code81711-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameMicrosatellite instability marker panel (Cancer specimen)

DescriptionMicrosatellite instability marker panel

Short nameMSI mark Pnl Ca spec

ComponentMicrosatellite instability marker panel

Property-

TimingPt

System (specimen)Cancer specimen

Scale-

ClassPANEL.PATH

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.56

Last changed2.61

Consumer names

Microsatellite instability marker panel, Cancer specimen

Part names

Microsatellite instability marker panel-PtCancer specimenPoint in time (spot)

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