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 85334-1: Surgical margin DCIS involvement LM Ql (Breast cancer specimen)

Name: LOINC Code 85334-1: Surgical margin DCIS involvement LM Ql (Breast cancer specimen)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:13.315Z

85334-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Surgical margin DCIS involvement 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 Surgical margin DCIS involvement. 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 Surgical margin DCIS involvement. 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

Surgical margin DCIS involvement [Presence] in Breast cancer specimen by Light microscopy
Surgical margin DCIS involvement
Br ca spec; Brst; CA; Ca spec; Ductal carcinoma in situ; LM; Marg DCIS involve; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Ordinal; PATHOLOGY; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Spec; Surg

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

Surgical margin DCIS involvement LM Ql (Breast cancer specimen)Surgical margin DCIS involvement [Presence] in Breast cancer specimen by Light microscopyMarg DCIS involve Br ca spec Ql MicroSurgical margin DCIS involvementPATHSurgical Margin DCIS Involvement, Breast cancer specimenPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85334-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameSurgical margin DCIS involvement LM Ql (Breast cancer specimen)

DescriptionSurgical margin DCIS involvement

Short nameMarg DCIS involve Br ca spec Ql Micro

ComponentSurgical margin DCIS involvement

PropertyPrThr

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

Surgical Margin DCIS Involvement, Breast cancer specimen

Part names

Surgical margin DCIS involvementPrThrPtBreast cancer specimenOrdMicroscopy.lightPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Light microscopy

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