LOINC Code 92829-1: Location of metastasis within sentinel lymph node Nom (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 Location of metastasis within sentinel lymph node. 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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Location of metastasis within sentinel lymph node [Anatomy] in Cancer specimen
• Location of metastasis within sentinel lymph node
• Anatomy; CA; Ca spec; LN; Loc of met in sentinel LN; Metastases; Mets; Nominal; Pathology; Point in time; 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.

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