LOINC Code 85506-4: PTEN gene targeted mutation analysis Molgen Nom (Colorectal 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 PTEN gene targeted mutation analysis. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Colorectal 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: Molgen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• PTEN gene mutations found [Identifier] in Colorectal cancer specimen by Molecular genetics method Nominal
• PTEN gene targeted mutation analysis
• 10q23del; Bannayan-Zonana syndrome; BZS; CA; Ca spec; CRC spec; CWS1; DEC; Genetics; GLM2; Heredity; Heritable; Human mutated in multiple advanced cancers protein (MMAC1) mRNA, complete cds; Identity or presence; Inherited; MGC11227; MHAM; MMAC1; Molecular genetics; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; MOLPATH.MUTATIONS; Mut; Mut Anl; Mutated in multiple advanced cancers 1; Mutations; Nominal; PCR; Phosphatase and tensin homolog; Point in time; PTEN1; Random; Spec; TEP1

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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