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LOINC Code 85320-0: Foci LM Ql (Breast cancer specimen)

85320-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Foci LM Ql (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 Foci. 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 Foci. 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

  • Foci [Type] in Breast cancer specimen by Light microscopy
  • Foci
  • Br ca spec; Brst; CA; Ca spec; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Ordinal; PATHOLOGY; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; 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

Foci LM Ql (Breast cancer specimen)Foci [Type] in Breast cancer specimen by Light microscopyFoci Br ca spec Ql MicroFociPATHFoci, Breast cancer specimenType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85320-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameFoci LM Ql (Breast cancer specimen)
DescriptionFoci
Short nameFoci Br ca spec Ql Micro
ComponentFoci
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Breast cancer specimen
ScaleOrd
MethodMicroscopy.light
ClassPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.61
Last changed2.61

Consumer names

Foci, Breast cancer specimen

Part names

FociTypePtBreast cancer specimenOrdMicroscopy.lightPoint in time (spot)Light microscopy

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