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LOINC Code 94736-6: Tissue block identifier Nom (Spec) [ID]

94736-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Tissue block identifier Nom (Spec) [ID] 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 Tissue block identifier. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Specimen.

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 Tissue block identifier. It is commonly used with the system or sample type 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

  • Tissue block identifier [Identifier] in Specimen
  • Tissue block identifier
  • Ident; Identifier; 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.

Common synonyms

Tissue block identifier Nom (Spec) [ID]Tissue block identifier [Identifier] in SpecimenTissue block ID SpecTissue block identifierPATHTissue block identifier, SpecimenID

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code94736-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameTissue block identifier Nom (Spec) [ID]
DescriptionTissue block identifier
Short nameTissue block ID Spec
ComponentTissue block identifier
PropertyID
TimingPt
System (specimen)Specimen
ScaleNom
ClassPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.68
Last changed2.68

Consumer names

Tissue block identifier, Specimen

Part names

Tissue block identifierIDPtSpecimenNomIdentifierPoint in time (spot)

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