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LOINC Code 85327-5: Foci LM (Breast cancer specimen) [#]

85327-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Foci LM (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 [#] in Breast cancer specimen by Light microscopy
  • Foci
  • Br ca spec; Brst; CA; Ca spec; Cnt; Count; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Number; Pathology; 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

Foci LM (Breast cancer specimen) [#]Foci [#] in Breast cancer specimen by Light microscopyFoci Br ca spec MicroFociPATHFoci, Breast cancer specimenNum

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85327-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameFoci LM (Breast cancer specimen) [#]
DescriptionFoci
Short nameFoci Br ca spec Micro
ComponentFoci
PropertyNum
TimingPt
System (specimen)Breast cancer specimen
ScaleQn
MethodMicroscopy.light
ClassPATH
Example units#
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

FociNumPtBreast cancer specimenQnMicroscopy.lightNumber (count)Point in time (spot)Light microscopy

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