LOINC Code 85509-8: KRAS 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 KRAS 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

• KRAS gene mutations found [Identifier] in Colorectal cancer specimen by Molecular genetics method Nominal
• KRAS gene targeted mutation analysis
• CA; Ca spec; CFC2; C-K-RAS; CRC spec; Genetics; Heredity; Heritable; Identity or presence; Inherited; KI-RAS; Kirsten ras 1; Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog; Kirsten rat sarcoma virus 2; KRAS1; KRAS1P; KRAS2; K-RAS2A; K-RAS2B; K-RAS4A; K-RAS4B; Molecular genetics; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; MOLPATH.MUTATIONS; Mut; Mut Anl; Mutations; Nominal; NS; NS3; Oncogene KRAS1; Oncogene KRAS2; PCR; Point in time; Random; RASK1; RASK2; Spec; V-KI-RAS1 pseudogene; v-Ki-ras2 Kirsten rat sarcoma 2 viral oncogene homolog

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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