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 98271-0: Cyclic hormonal phase of endometrium Nom (Endometrial cancer specimen)

Name: LOINC Code 98271-0: Cyclic hormonal phase of endometrium Nom (Endometrial cancer specimen)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:31.429Z

98271-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Cyclic hormonal phase of endometrium Nom (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 Cyclic hormonal phase of endometrium. 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 Cyclic hormonal phase of endometrium. 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

Cyclic hormonal phase of endometrium [Type] in Endometrial cancer specimen
Cyclic hormonal phase of endometrium
CA; Ca spec; Cancer of the corpus uteri; EC spec; Female reproductive organs; Nominal; Oncology; PATHOLOGY; Point in time; Random; Spec; Typ; 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

Cyclic hormonal phase of endometrium Nom (Endometrial cancer specimen)Cyclic hormonal phase of endometrium [Type] in Endometrial cancer specimenHormonal phase EC specCyclic hormonal phase of endometriumPATHCyclic hormonal phase of endometrium, Endometrial cancer specimenType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98271-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameCyclic hormonal phase of endometrium Nom (Endometrial cancer specimen)

DescriptionCyclic hormonal phase of endometrium

Short nameHormonal phase EC spec

ComponentCyclic hormonal phase of endometrium

PropertyType

TimingPt

System (specimen)Endometrial cancer specimen

ScaleNom

ClassPATH

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.71

Last changed2.71

Consumer names

Cyclic hormonal phase of endometrium, Endometrial cancer specimen

Part names

Cyclic hormonal phase of endometriumTypePtEndometrial cancer specimenNomPoint in time (spot)

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