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 85508-0: Satellite nodules LM (Colorectal cancer specimen) [#]

Name: LOINC Code 85508-0: Satellite nodules LM (Colorectal cancer specimen) [#]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:13.315Z

85508-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Satellite nodules LM (Colorectal 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 Satellite nodules. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Colorectal 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 Satellite nodules. 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: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Satellite nodules [#] in Colorectal cancer specimen by Light microscopy
Satellite nodules
CA; Ca spec; Cnt; Count; CRC spec; ETD; Extramural tumor deposits; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Number; Pathology; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spec; Tumor deposits

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

Satellite nodules LM (Colorectal cancer specimen) [#]Satellite nodules [#] in Colorectal cancer specimen by Light microscopySatellite nodules CRC spec MicroSatellite nodulesPATHSatellite nodules, Colorectal cancer specimenNum

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85508-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameSatellite nodules LM (Colorectal cancer specimen) [#]

DescriptionSatellite nodules

Short nameSatellite nodules CRC spec Micro

ComponentSatellite nodules

PropertyNum

TimingPt

System (specimen)Colorectal 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

Satellite nodules, Colorectal cancer specimen

Part names

Satellite nodulesNumPtColorectal cancer specimenQnMicroscopy.lightNumber (count)Point in time (spot)Light microscopy

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