LOINC Code 98256-1: Extent of myometrial invasion Ql (Endometrial cancer specimen)

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 Extent of 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

• Extent of myometrial invasion in Endometrial cancer specimen Qualitative
• Extent of myometrial invasion
• CA; Ca spec; Cancer of the corpus uteri; EC spec; Extent myometrial invasion; Female reproductive organs; Finding; Findings; Oncology; Ordinal; Pathology; Point in time; 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.

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