LOINC Code 98259-5: Vessels involved in lymphovascular invasion (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 Vessels involved in lymphovascular invasion. It is commonly used with the system or sample type 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

• Vessels involved in lymphovascular invasion [#] in Cancer specimen
• Vessels involved in lymphovascular invasion
• CA; Ca spec; Cnt; Count; LVI; Number; Oncology; PATHOLOGY; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spec; Vessels involved LVI

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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