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LOINC Code 85342-4: Lymph node site of origin Nom (Cancer specimen)

85342-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Lymph node site of origin Nom (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 Lymph node site of origin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type 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 Lymph node site of origin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type 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

  • Lymph node site of origin [Anatomy] in Cancer specimen
  • Lymph node site of origin
  • Anatomy; CA; Ca spec; LN; LN origin; Nominal; 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

Lymph node site of origin Nom (Cancer specimen)Lymph node site of origin [Anatomy] in Cancer specimenLN origin Ca specLymph node site of originPATHLymph node site of origin, Cancer specimenAnat

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85342-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameLymph node site of origin Nom (Cancer specimen)
DescriptionLymph node site of origin
Short nameLN origin Ca spec
ComponentLymph node site of origin
PropertyAnat
TimingPt
System (specimen)Cancer specimen
ScaleNom
ClassPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Lymph node site of origin, Cancer specimen

Part names

Lymph node site of originAnatPtCancer specimenNomAnatomyPoint in time (spot)

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