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 85322-6: Adjacent structure invaded by tumor LM Nom (Breast cancer specimen)

Name: LOINC Code 85322-6: Adjacent structure invaded by tumor LM Nom (Breast cancer specimen)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:13.315Z

85322-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Adjacent structure invaded by tumor 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 Adjacent structure invaded by tumor. 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 Adjacent structure invaded by tumor. 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

Adjacent structure invaded by tumor [Anatomy] in Breast cancer specimen by Light microscopy
Adjacent structure invaded by tumor
Adj struct invaded; Anatomy; Br ca spec; Brst; CA; Ca spec; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Nominal; PATH.HISTO; PATHOLOGY; Point in time; 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

Adjacent structure invaded by tumor LM Nom (Breast cancer specimen)Adjacent structure invaded by tumor [Anatomy] in Breast cancer specimen by Light microscopyAdj struct invaded Br ca spec MicroAdjacent structure invaded by tumorPATH.HISTOAdjacent structure invaded by tumor, Breast cancer specimenAnat

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85322-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameAdjacent structure invaded by tumor LM Nom (Breast cancer specimen)

DescriptionAdjacent structure invaded by tumor

Short nameAdj struct invaded Br ca spec Micro

ComponentAdjacent structure invaded by tumor

PropertyAnat

TimingPt

System (specimen)Breast cancer specimen

ScaleNom

MethodMicroscopy.light

ClassPATH.HISTO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.61

Last changed2.61

Consumer names

Adjacent structure invaded by tumor, Breast cancer specimen

Part names

Adjacent structure invaded by tumorAnatPtBreast cancer specimenNomMicroscopy.lightAnatomyPoint in time (spot)Light microscopy

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