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 85288-9: Radial position of closest uninvolved mucosal margin LM (Colorectal cancer specimen) [Angle]

Name: LOINC Code 85288-9: Radial position of closest uninvolved mucosal margin LM (Colorectal cancer specimen) [Angle]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:13.315Z

85288-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Radial position of closest uninvolved mucosal margin LM (Colorectal cancer specimen) [Angle] 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 Radial position of closest mucosal margin when mucosal margin uninvolved by invasive carcinoma. 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 Radial position of closest mucosal margin when mucosal margin uninvolved by invasive carcinoma. 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

Radial position of closest uninvolved mucosal margin [Angle] in Colorectal cancer specimen by Light microscopy
Radial position of closest mucosal margin when mucosal margin uninvolved by invasive carcinoma
CA; Ca spec; CRC spec; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; PATH.HISTO; PATHOLOGY; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Radial pos uninv muc margin; 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

Radial position of closest uninvolved mucosal margin LM (Colorectal cancer specimen) [Angle]Radial position of closest uninvolved mucosal margin [Angle] in Colorectal cancer specimen by Light microscopyRadial pos uninv muc margin CRC specRadial position of closest mucosal margin when mucosal margin uninvolved by invasive carcinomaPATH.HISTORadial position of closest uninvolved mucosal margin, Colorectal cancer specimenAngle

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85288-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameRadial position of closest uninvolved mucosal margin LM (Colorectal cancer specimen) [Angle]

DescriptionRadial position of closest mucosal margin when mucosal margin uninvolved by invasive carcinoma

Short nameRadial pos uninv muc margin CRC spec

ComponentRadial position of closest mucosal margin when mucosal margin uninvolved by invasive carcinoma

PropertyAngle

TimingPt

System (specimen)Colorectal cancer specimen

ScaleQn

MethodMicroscopy.light

ClassPATH.HISTO

Example unitsdeg

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.61

Last changed2.61

Consumer names

Radial position of closest uninvolved mucosal margin, Colorectal cancer specimen

Part names

Radial position of closest mucosal margin when mucosal margin uninvolved by invasive carcinomaAnglePtColorectal cancer specimenQnMicroscopy.lightRadial position of closest uninvolved mucosal marginPoint in time (spot)Light microscopy

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