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 85344-0: Lymph nodes with micrometastases LM (Cancer specimen) [#]

Name: LOINC Code 85344-0: Lymph nodes with micrometastases LM (Cancer specimen) [#]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:13.315Z

85344-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Lymph nodes with micrometastases LM (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 nodes with micrometastases. 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 nodes with micrometastases. 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 micrometastases [#] in Cancer specimen by Light microscopy
Lymph nodes with micrometastases
CA; Ca spec; Cnt; Count; LM; LN micromets; 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

Lymph nodes with micrometastases LM (Cancer specimen) [#]Lymph nodes with micrometastases [#] in Cancer specimen by Light microscopyLN micromets Ca spec MicroLymph nodes with micrometastasesPATHLymph nodes with micrometastases, Cancer specimenNum

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85344-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameLymph nodes with micrometastases LM (Cancer specimen) [#]

DescriptionLymph nodes with micrometastases

Short nameLN micromets Ca spec Micro

ComponentLymph nodes with micrometastases

PropertyNum

TimingPt

System (specimen)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

Lymph nodes with micrometastases, Cancer specimen

Part names

Lymph nodes with micrometastasesNumPtCancer specimenQnMicroscopy.lightNumber (count)Point in time (spot)Light microscopy

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