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LOINC Code 85321-8: Glandular differentiation Nottingham (Breast cancer specimen) [Score]

85321-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Glandular differentiation Nottingham (Breast cancer specimen) [Score] 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 Glandular differentiation. 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 Glandular differentiation. 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: Nottingham

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Glandular differentiation [Score] in Breast cancer specimen by Nottingham
  • Glandular differentiation
  • Br ca spec; Brst; CA; Ca spec; Gland diff; Pathology; Point in time; Random; Scale; Scre; SmQn; 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

Glandular differentiation Nottingham (Breast cancer specimen) [Score]Glandular differentiation [Score] in Breast cancer specimen by NottinghamGland diff Scre Br ca spec NottinghamGlandular differentiationPATHGlandular differentiation, Breast cancer specimenScore

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85321-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameGlandular differentiation Nottingham (Breast cancer specimen) [Score]
DescriptionGlandular differentiation
Short nameGland diff Scre Br ca spec Nottingham
ComponentGlandular differentiation
PropertyScore
TimingPt
System (specimen)Breast cancer specimen
ScaleSemiQn
MethodNottingham
ClassPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Glandular differentiation, Breast cancer specimen

Part names

Glandular differentiationScorePtBreast cancer specimenSemiQnNottinghamPoint in time (spot)

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