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 85317-6: DCIS.max dimension LM (Breast cancer specimen) [Length]

Name: LOINC Code 85317-6: DCIS.max dimension LM (Breast cancer specimen) [Length]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:13.315Z

85317-6 is a LOINC code used to identify DCIS.max dimension LM (Breast cancer specimen) [Length] 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 DCIS.max dimension. 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 DCIS.max dimension. 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

DCIS.max dimension [Length] in Breast cancer specimen by Light microscopy
DCIS.max dimension
Br ca spec; Brst; CA; Ca spec; Ductal carcinoma in situ; Largest; Length; LM; Maximal; Maximum; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Pathology; Peak; 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

DCIS.max dimension LM (Breast cancer specimen) [Length]DCIS.max dimension [Length] in Breast cancer specimen by Light microscopyDCIS.max dim Br ca spec MicroDCIS.max dimensionPATHDCIS.max dimension, Breast cancer specimenLen

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85317-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameDCIS.max dimension LM (Breast cancer specimen) [Length]

DescriptionDCIS.max dimension

Short nameDCIS.max dim Br ca spec Micro

ComponentDCIS.max dimension

PropertyLen

TimingPt

System (specimen)Breast cancer specimen

ScaleQn

MethodMicroscopy.light

ClassPATH

Example unitsmm

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.61

Last changed2.61

Consumer names

DCIS.max dimension, Breast cancer specimen

Part names

DCIS.max dimensionLenPtBreast cancer specimenQnMicroscopy.lightLengthPoint in time (spot)Light microscopy

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