LOINC Code 85343-2: Lymph nodes with macrometastases LM (Cancer specimen) [#]

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 nodes with macrometastases. 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
• Method: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Lymph nodes with macrometastases [#] in Cancer specimen by Light microscopy
• Lymph nodes with macrometastases
• CA; Ca spec; Cnt; Count; LM; LN macromets; 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.

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