LOINC Code 96970-9: TP53 gene del and dup mutation analysis Molgen Nom (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 TP53 gene deletion+duplication. 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: Molgen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• TP53 gene deletion and duplication mutation analysis [Identifier] in Blood or Tissue by Molecular genetics method Nominal
• TP53 gene deletion+duplication
• Amplification; BCC7; Blood; Cellular tumor antigen p53; Del; Del+Dup; Deletions; Dp; Identity or presence; LFS1; Li-Fraumeni syndrome; Molecular genetics; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; MOLPATH.DELDUP; Nominal; P53; PCR; Point in time; Random; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified; TRP53; Tumor protein p53; 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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