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 98278-5: Protocol used for examination of sentinel lymph nodes Nom (Spec)

Name: LOINC Code 98278-5: Protocol used for examination of sentinel lymph nodes Nom (Spec)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:31.429Z

98278-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Protocol used for examination of sentinel lymph nodes Nom (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 Protocol used for examination of sentinel lymph nodes. 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 Protocol used for examination of sentinel lymph nodes. 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

Protocol used for examination of sentinel lymph nodes
Nominal; Oncology; Path protocol sentinel nodes; PATHOLOGY; Point in time; Random; Spec; Typ

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

Protocol used for examination of sentinel lymph nodes Nom (Spec)Protocol used for examination of sentinel lymph nodesPath protocol sentinel nodesPATHProtocol used for examination of sentinel lymph nodes, SpecimenTypePt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98278-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameProtocol used for examination of sentinel lymph nodes Nom (Spec)

DescriptionProtocol used for examination of sentinel lymph nodes

Short namePath protocol sentinel nodes

ComponentProtocol used for examination of sentinel lymph nodes

PropertyType

TimingPt

System (specimen)Specimen

ScaleNom

ClassPATH

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.71

Last changed2.71

Consumer names

Protocol used for examination of sentinel lymph nodes, Specimen

Part names

Protocol used for examination of sentinel lymph nodesTypePtSpecimenNomPoint in time (spot)

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