LOINC Code 93359-8: Monotypic plasma cell DNA ploidy FC Nom (BM)

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 Monotypic plasma cell DNA ploidy. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bone mar.

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: Flow cytometry

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Monotypic plasma cell DNA ploidy [Type] in Bone marrow by Flow cytometry (FC)
• Monotypic plasma cell DNA ploidy
• BM; BON; Bone marrow; Deoxyribonucleic acid; DNA content; Dynamic; FC; MAR; Marrow (bone); minimal angle of resolution; Minimum angle of resolution; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; Monotypic PC DNA ploidy; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Typ

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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