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LOINC Code 86239-1: Cells.chromosome 3 monosomy/Cells counted FISH (Cancer specimen)

86239-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Cells.chromosome 3 monosomy/Cells counted FISH (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 Cells.chromosome 3 monosomy/cells counted. It is commonly used with the system or sample type 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 Cells.chromosome 3 monosomy/cells counted. It is commonly used with the system or sample type 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: Both
  • Method: FISH

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Cells.chromosome 3 monosomy/Cells counted in Cancer specimen by FISH
Cells.chromosome 3 monosomy/cells counted
The percent of cells in the cancer specimen containing a single copy of chromosome 3 (monosomy 3) can be detected by FISH based on the number of chromosome 3 probe signals. This term is used to report the number of cells that have a chromosome 3 deletion out of total number of cells examined (e.g. 80 or of 100 cells, or 80%). Results are also typically reported in ISCN (International System for Human Cytogenetic Nomenclature) format [LOINC62356-1]. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the submitter's assay which uses the Vysis chromosome 3 CEP (D3Z1) probe and a laboratory-developed BCL6 (3q27.2) probe.
CA; Ca spec; Cell; Cells.chr 3 mono; Cellularity; Chromosom; Chromosomes; Fluorescent in situ hybridization; Genetics; Heredity; Heritable; III; Inherited; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; MOLPATH.DELDUP; Number Fraction; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spec

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

Cells.chromosome 3 monosomy/Cells counted FISH (Cancer specimen)Cells.chromosome 3 monosomy/Cells counted in Cancer specimen by FISHCells.chr 3 mono/Cells NFr Ca spec FISHCells.chromosome 3 monosomy/cells countedMOLPATH.DELDUPCells.chromosome 3 monosomy/Cells Counted, Cancer specimenNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code86239-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameCells.chromosome 3 monosomy/Cells counted FISH (Cancer specimen)
DescriptionCells.chromosome 3 monosomy/cells counted
Short nameCells.chr 3 mono/Cells NFr Ca spec FISH
ComponentCells.chromosome 3 monosomy/cells counted
PropertyNFr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Cancer specimen
ScaleQn
MethodFISH
ClassMOLPATH.DELDUP
Example units%
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.61
Last changed2.61

Consumer names

Cells.chromosome 3 monosomy/Cells Counted, Cancer specimen

Part names

Cells.chromosome 3 monosomy/cells countedNFrPtCancer specimenQnFISHNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH)

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