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 85282-2: Mucinous fraction LM (Colorectal cancer specimen) [Area fraction]

Name: LOINC Code 85282-2: Mucinous fraction LM (Colorectal cancer specimen) [Area fraction]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:13.315Z

85282-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Mucinous fraction LM (Colorectal cancer specimen) [Area fraction] 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 Mucinous fraction. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Colorectal 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 Mucinous fraction. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Colorectal 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: Observation
Method: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Mucinous fraction [Area Fraction] in Colorectal cancer specimen by Light microscopy
Mucinous fraction
CA; Ca spec; CRC spec; Frac; Fract; Fractionation; Fractions; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Pathology; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; 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

Mucinous fraction LM (Colorectal cancer specimen) [Area fraction]Mucinous fraction [Area Fraction] in Colorectal cancer specimen by Light microscopyMucinous fraction AreaFr CRC spec MicroMucinous fractionPATHMucinous fraction, Colorectal cancer specimenAreaFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85282-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameMucinous fraction LM (Colorectal cancer specimen) [Area fraction]

DescriptionMucinous fraction

Short nameMucinous fraction AreaFr CRC spec Micro

ComponentMucinous fraction

PropertyAreaFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Colorectal cancer specimen

ScaleQn

MethodMicroscopy.light

ClassPATH

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.61

Last changed2.61

Consumer names

Mucinous fraction, Colorectal cancer specimen

Part names

Mucinous fractionAreaFrPtColorectal cancer specimenQnMicroscopy.lightArea FractionPoint in time (spot)Light microscopy

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