44638-5
LaboratoryHistologic type in Breast tumor
Definition
This term is used to report the histologic type of the breast tumor. The World Health Organization (WHO) classification for breast carcinoma is one system that may be used for histologic typing but this term is not restricted in use to the WHO classification.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Histologic type
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Breast tumor
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PATH.HISTO
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Histo type BT
Display Name
Histologic type Nom (Breast tumor)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 44638-5?
LOINC code 44638-5 identifies "Histologic type in Breast tumor". This term is used to report the histologic type of the breast tumor. The World Health Organization (WHO) classification for breast carcinoma is one system that may be used for histologic typing but this term is not restricted in use to the WHO classification.
What does 44638-5 measure?
This code measures Histologic type in Breast tumor. It belongs to the PATH.HISTO 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.