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 85332-5: Radial position in breast (Breast cancer specimen) [Angle]

Name: LOINC Code 85332-5: Radial position in breast (Breast cancer specimen) [Angle]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:13.315Z

85332-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Radial position in breast (Breast cancer specimen) [Angle] 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 Radial position within breast. 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 Radial position within breast. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Radial position in breast [Angle] in Breast cancer specimen
Radial position within breast
Br ca spec; Brst; CA; Ca spec; PATHOLOGY; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Radial pos in breast; 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

Radial position in breast (Breast cancer specimen) [Angle]Radial position in breast [Angle] in Breast cancer specimenRadial pos in breast Angle Br ca specRadial position within breastPATHRadial position in breast, Breast cancer specimenAngle

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85332-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameRadial position in breast (Breast cancer specimen) [Angle]

DescriptionRadial position within breast

Short nameRadial pos in breast Angle Br ca spec

ComponentRadial position within breast

PropertyAngle

TimingPt

System (specimen)Breast cancer specimen

ScaleQn

ClassPATH

Example unitsdeg

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.61

Last changed2.61

Consumer names

Radial position in breast, Breast cancer specimen

Part names

Radial position within breastAnglePtBreast cancer specimenQnRadial position in breastPoint in time (spot)

About this content

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