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 98272-8: Left pelvic lymph nodes examined (Spec) [#]

Name: LOINC Code 98272-8: Left pelvic lymph nodes examined (Spec) [#]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:31.429Z

98272-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Left pelvic lymph nodes examined (Spec) [#] 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 Left pelvic lymph nodes examined. It is commonly used with the system or sample type 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 Left pelvic lymph nodes examined. It is commonly used with the system or sample type 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

Left pelvic lymph nodes examined [#] in Specimen
Left pelvic lymph nodes examined
Cnt; Count; L; L Pelvic LN examined; LN exam; LT; Number; Oncology; PATHOLOGY; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spec

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

Left pelvic lymph nodes examined (Spec) [#]Left pelvic lymph nodes examined [#] in SpecimenL Pelvic LN examined SpecLeft pelvic lymph nodes examinedPATHLeft pelvic lymph nodes examined, SpecimenNum

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98272-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameLeft pelvic lymph nodes examined (Spec) [#]

DescriptionLeft pelvic lymph nodes examined

Short nameL Pelvic LN examined Spec

ComponentLeft pelvic lymph nodes examined

PropertyNum

TimingPt

System (specimen)Specimen

ScaleQn

ClassPATH

Example units#

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.71

Last changed2.71

Consumer names

Left pelvic lymph nodes examined, Specimen

Part names

Left pelvic lymph nodes examinedNumPtSpecimenQnNumber (count)Point in time (spot)

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