LOINC Code 85283-0: Organ tumor is adherent to LM Nom (Colorectal 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 Organ tumor is adherent to. 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

• Organ tumor is adherent to [Anatomy] in Colorectal cancer specimen by Light microscopy
• Organ tumor is adherent to
• Anatomy; CA; Ca spec; CRC spec; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Nominal; Organ tum adherent to; PATHOLOGY; 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.

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