LOINC Code 96117-7: Adequacy of resection for non-malignant polyp Ql (Spec)

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 Resection adequacy of non-malignant polyp. 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

• Resection adequacy of non-malignant polyp in Specimen Qualitative
• Resection adequacy of non-malignant polyp
• The adequacy of resection of non-malignant polyp should be reported where the polyp is received intact and where the margin of resection is unequivocally seen.
• Finding; Findings; Malig; Ordinal; PATHOLOGY; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Resection adeq non-malig polyp; Screen; 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.

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