LOINC Code 85511-4: BRAF 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 BRAF 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

• BRAF gene mutations found [Identifier] in Colorectal cancer specimen by Molecular genetics method Nominal
• BRAF gene targeted mutation analysis
• B-Raf proto-oncogene, serine/threonine kinase; BRAF1; B-RAF1; CA; Ca spec; CRC spec; Genetics; Heredity; Heritable; Identity or presence; Inherited; Molecular genetics; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; MOLPATH.MUTATIONS; Mut; Mut Anl; Mutations; Nominal; NS7; PCR; Point in time; RAFB1; Random; Spec; v-raf

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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