AutoICD API

73977-1

Laboratory

Cancer related multigene analysis in Blood or Tissue by Molecular genetics method

Definition

Multigene analysis for cancer-related variants is performed by various molecular techniques, including multiplex PCR and next generation sequencing (NGS), to identify genetic variants that may increase a person's risk for various types of cancer and help determine treatment options. Testing may be performed on genomic DNA from whole blood, bone marrow, and tumor specimens.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Cancer related multigene analysis

Property

Find

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Bld/Tiss

Scale Type

Doc

Method Type

Molgen

Details

Class

MOLPATH

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

Cancer multigene analysis Bld/T

Display Name

Cancer related multigene analysis Molgen Doc (Bld/Tiss)

Related Names

BloodCancer multigene analysisDocumentFindingFindingsGeneGene panelGeneticsHeredityHeritableInheritedMolecular geneticsMolecular pathologyMOLPATHMulti-gene studyMultiple-gene panel testPCRPoint in timeRandomTissueTissue, unspecifiedWBWhole bloodWhole blood or Tissue

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 73977-1?

LOINC code 73977-1 identifies "Cancer related multigene analysis in Blood or Tissue by Molecular genetics method". Multigene analysis for cancer-related variants is performed by various molecular techniques, including multiplex PCR and next generation sequencing (NGS), to identify genetic variants that may increase a person's risk for various types of cancer and help determine treatment options. Testing may be performed on genomic DNA from whole blood, bone marrow, and tumor specimens.

What does 73977-1 measure?

This code measures Cancer related multigene analysis in Bld/Tiss. It belongs to the MOLPATH 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.