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LOINC Code 93799-5: Chr 2 copy num/nucleus FISH (Tiss) [Entitic number]

93799-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Chr 2 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 Chromosome 2 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 Chromosome 2 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

Chromosome 2 copy number/nucleus in Tissue by FISH
Chromosome 2 copy number/nucleus
Aneusomy (varying number) of chromosome 2 is evaluated by using a DNA probe that marks the centromeric region of chromosome 2. Such a probe is also called CEP2. The ratio of the number of signals of the MYCN gene, also on chromosome 2, to the chromosome 2 signal [LOINC93797-9] can indicate whether or not there is amplification of the MYCN gene.
Chr 2 copy num; Chromosom; Chromosomes; Entitic; Entitic number; Fluorescent in situ hybridization; II; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; 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

Chr 2 copy num/nucleus FISH (Tiss) [Entitic number]Chromosome 2 copy number/nucleus in Tissue by FISHChr 2 copy num/nucleus EntNum Tiss FISHChromosome 2 copy number/nucleusMOLPATHChromosome 2 copy number/nucleus, TissueEntNum

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code93799-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameChr 2 copy num/nucleus FISH (Tiss) [Entitic number]
DescriptionChromosome 2 copy number/nucleus
Short nameChr 2 copy num/nucleus EntNum Tiss FISH
ComponentChromosome 2 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

Chromosome 2 copy number/nucleus, Tissue

Part names

Chromosome 2 copy number/nucleusEntNumPtTissQnFISHEntitic numberPoint in time (spot)Tissue and SmearsFluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH)

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