33054-8
LaboratoryBCL2 Ag [Presence] in Tissue by Immune stain
Definition
BCL-2 immunopositivity has been linked to the emergence of androgen independence in metastatic prostate cancer.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
BCL2 Ag
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Tiss
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Immune stain
Details
Class
PATH
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
BCL2 Ag Tiss Ql ImStn
Display Name
BCL2 Ag Immune stain Ql (Tiss)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 33054-8?
LOINC code 33054-8 identifies "BCL2 Ag [Presence] in Tissue by Immune stain". BCL-2 immunopositivity has been linked to the emergence of androgen independence in metastatic prostate cancer.
What does 33054-8 measure?
This code measures BCL2 Ag in Tiss. It belongs to the PATH 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.