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 85348-1: Procedure used to obtain tumor specimen Nom (Spec)

Name: LOINC Code 85348-1: Procedure used to obtain tumor specimen Nom (Spec)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:13.315Z

85348-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Procedure used to obtain tumor specimen Nom (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 Procedure used to obtain tumor specimen. 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 Procedure used to obtain tumor specimen. 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

Procedure used to obtain tumor specimen [Type] in Specimen
Procedure used to obtain tumor specimen
Nominal; Pathology; Point in time; Proc to obtain tumor spec; Random; Spec; Typ

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

Procedure used to obtain tumor specimen Nom (Spec)Procedure used to obtain tumor specimen [Type] in SpecimenProc to obtain tumor spec SpecProcedure used to obtain tumor specimenPATHProcedure used to obtain tumor specimen, SpecimenType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85348-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameProcedure used to obtain tumor specimen Nom (Spec)

DescriptionProcedure used to obtain tumor specimen

Short nameProc to obtain tumor spec Spec

ComponentProcedure used to obtain tumor specimen

PropertyType

TimingPt

System (specimen)Specimen

ScaleNom

ClassPATH

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.61

Last changed2.61

Consumer names

Procedure used to obtain tumor specimen, Specimen

Part names

Procedure used to obtain tumor specimenTypePtSpecimenNomPoint in time (spot)

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