LOINC Code 81853-4: Chr 15 and 16 and 22 aneuploidy Molgen Doc (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 Chromosome 15 & 16 & 22 aneuploidy. 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

• Chromosome 15 and 16 and 22 aneuploidy in Blood or Tissue by Molecular genetics method
• Chromosome 15 & 16 & 22 aneuploidy
• Aneuploidy analysis of chromosomes 15, 16, and 22. This test is performed when no aneuploidy is detected for chromosomes 13, 18, 21, X and Y but there is clinical suspicion for underlying chromosomal aneuploidy based on the clinical presentation.
• Blood; Chr 15 + 16 + 22 aneu; Chromosom; Chromosomes; Document; Finding; Findings; Genetics; Heredity; Heritable; Inherited; Molecular genetics; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; PCR; Point in time; Random; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified; 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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