LOINC Code 85285-5: Polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose 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 Polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose. 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

• Polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose [Type] in Colorectal cancer specimen by Light microscopy
• Polyp in which invasive carcinoma arose
• CA; Ca spec; CRC spec; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Nominal; Pathology; Point in time; Polyp in which inv carc arose; Random; Spec; Typ

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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