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LOINC Code 93798-7: MYCN copy num/nucleus FISH (Tiss) [Entitic number]

93798-7 is a LOINC code used to identify MYCN copy num/nucleus FISH (Tiss) [Entitic number] 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 MYCN gene copy number/nucleus. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tiss.

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 MYCN gene copy number/nucleus. It is commonly used with the system or sample type 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: Observation
  • Method: FISH

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • MYCN gene copy number/nucleus in Tissue by FISH
  • MYCN gene copy number/nucleus
  • Entitic; Entitic number; Fluorescent in situ hybridization; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; MYCN copy num; No; Num; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified

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

MYCN copy num/nucleus FISH (Tiss) [Entitic number]MYCN gene copy number/nucleus in Tissue by FISHMYCN copy num/nucleus EntNum Tiss FISHMYCN gene copy number/nucleusMOLPATHMYCN copy number/nucleus, TissueEntNum

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code93798-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameMYCN copy num/nucleus FISH (Tiss) [Entitic number]
DescriptionMYCN gene copy number/nucleus
Short nameMYCN copy num/nucleus EntNum Tiss FISH
ComponentMYCN gene copy number/nucleus
PropertyEntNum
TimingPt
System (specimen)Tiss
ScaleQn
MethodFISH
ClassMOLPATH
Example units#
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.67
Last changed2.67

Consumer names

MYCN copy number/nucleus, Tissue

Part names

MYCN gene copy number/nucleusEntNumPtTissQnFISHEntitic numberPoint in time (spot)Tissue and SmearsFluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH)

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