What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 98253-8: Myometrial invasion Ql (Endometrial cancer specimen)

Name: LOINC Code 98253-8: Myometrial invasion Ql (Endometrial cancer specimen)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:31.429Z

98253-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Myometrial invasion Ql (Endometrial cancer specimen) 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 Myometrial invasion. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Endometrial cancer 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 Myometrial invasion. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Endometrial cancer 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

Myometrial invasion [Presence] in Endometrial cancer specimen
Myometrial invasion
CA; Ca spec; Cancer of the corpus uteri; EC spec; Female reproductive organs; Oncology; Ordinal; Pathology; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Spec; Uterine cancer; Uterine Cancers

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

Myometrial invasion Ql (Endometrial cancer specimen)Myometrial invasion [Presence] in Endometrial cancer specimenMyometrial invasion EC spec QlMyometrial invasionPATHMyometrial invasion, Endometrial cancer specimenPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98253-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameMyometrial invasion Ql (Endometrial cancer specimen)

DescriptionMyometrial invasion

Short nameMyometrial invasion EC spec Ql

ComponentMyometrial invasion

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Endometrial cancer specimen

ScaleOrd

ClassPATH

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.71

Last changed2.71

Consumer names

Myometrial invasion, Endometrial cancer specimen

Part names

Myometrial invasionPrThrPtEndometrial cancer specimenOrdPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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