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 85302-8: Growth pattern of DCIS LM Nom (Breast cancer specimen)

Name: LOINC Code 85302-8: Growth pattern of DCIS LM Nom (Breast cancer specimen)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:13.315Z

85302-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Growth pattern of DCIS LM Nom (Breast cancer specimen) 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 Growth pattern of DCIS. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Breast 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 Growth pattern of DCIS. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Breast 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

Growth pattern of DCIS [Type] in Breast cancer specimen by Light microscopy
Growth pattern of DCIS
Br ca spec; Brst; CA; Ca spec; DCIS growth patt; Ductal carcinoma in situ; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Nominal; Pathology; Point in time; 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.

Common synonyms

Growth pattern of DCIS LM Nom (Breast cancer specimen)Growth pattern of DCIS [Type] in Breast cancer specimen by Light microscopyDCIS growth patt Br ca spec MicroGrowth pattern of DCISPATHGrowth Pattern of DCIS, Breast cancer specimenType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85302-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameGrowth pattern of DCIS LM Nom (Breast cancer specimen)

DescriptionGrowth pattern of DCIS

Short nameDCIS growth patt Br ca spec Micro

ComponentGrowth pattern of DCIS

PropertyType

TimingPt

System (specimen)Breast cancer specimen

ScaleNom

MethodMicroscopy.light

ClassPATH

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.61

Last changed2.61

Consumer names

Growth Pattern of DCIS, Breast cancer specimen

Part names

Growth pattern of DCISTypePtBreast cancer specimenNomMicroscopy.lightPoint in time (spot)Light microscopy

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