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 85346-5: Tissue blocks examined (Spec) [#]

Name: LOINC Code 85346-5: Tissue blocks examined (Spec) [#]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:13.315Z

85346-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Tissue blocks examined (Spec) [#] 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 Tissue blocks examined. It is commonly used with the system or sample type 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 Tissue blocks examined. It is commonly used with the system or sample type 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

Tissue blocks examined [#] in Specimen
Tissue blocks examined
Cnt; Count; 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

Tissue blocks examined (Spec) [#]Tissue blocks examined [#] in SpecimenBlocks examined SpecTissue blocks examinedPATHTissue blocks examined, SpecimenNum

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85346-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameTissue blocks examined (Spec) [#]

DescriptionTissue blocks examined

Short nameBlocks examined Spec

ComponentTissue blocks examined

PropertyNum

TimingPt

System (specimen)Specimen

ScaleQn

ClassPATH

Example units#

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.61

Last changed2.61

Consumer names

Tissue blocks examined, Specimen

Part names

Tissue blocks examinedNumPtSpecimenQnNumber (count)Point in time (spot)

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