LOINC Code 93796-1: MYCN gene amplification FISH Doc (Bld/Tiss)

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 MYCN gene amplification. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld/Tiss.

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

• MYCN gene amplification in Blood or Tissue by FISH
• MYCN gene amplification
• Bone marrow or tumor tissue are the common specimens for this test. If these are not available, a blood specimen may be used if there are malignant cells present in the blood (as verified by hematopathology).
• Blood; Document; Finding; Findings; Fluorescent in situ hybridization; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; MYCN amplification; Point in time; Random; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified; WB; Whole blood; Whole blood or Tissue

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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