21769-5
LaboratorySCA genes CAG repeats [Presence] in Blood or Tissue by Molecular genetics method
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Spinocerebellar ataxia genes.CAG repeats
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld/Tiss
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Molgen
Details
Class
MOLPATH.NUCREPEAT
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
SCA genes CAG Rpt Bld/T Ql
Display Name
SCA genes CAG repeats Molgen Ql (Bld/Tiss)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 21769-5?
LOINC code 21769-5 identifies "SCA genes CAG repeats [Presence] in Blood or Tissue by Molecular genetics method". It measures Spinocerebellar ataxia genes.CAG repeats in Bld/Tiss.
What does 21769-5 measure?
This code measures Spinocerebellar ataxia genes.CAG repeats in Bld/Tiss. It belongs to the MOLPATH.NUCREPEAT class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.