LOINC Code 83061-2: BRAF gene Sequencing Doc (Cancer specimen)

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 BRAF gene. 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: Both
• Method: Sequencing

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• BRAF gene [VCF] in Cancer specimen by Sequencing
• BRAF gene
• This term is used to report the variant call file (VCF) associated with the BRAF gene sequence in a cancer specimen.
• B-Raf proto-oncogene, serine/threonine kinase; BRAF1; B-RAF1; CA; Ca spec; Document; Genetics; Heredity; Heritable; high-throughput sequencing; HTS; Inherited; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; Next generation sequencing; NGS; NS7; Point in time; RAFB1; Random; Spec; v-raf

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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