81168-7
ClinicalSite of adjacent organ or tissue involvement Cancer specimen
Definition
Tumor stages are based on the extent of the involvement of adjacent tissues or organs, such as skin, liver, spleen, or pancreas as well as distal spread (i.e., metastasis). This term is used to report which adjacent tissue or organ(s) the tumor has spread to from the primary organ involved.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Site of adjacent organ or tissue involvement
Property
Anat
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Cancer specimen
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CLIN
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Adj org or tiss involved Ca spec
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 81168-7?
LOINC code 81168-7 identifies "Site of adjacent organ or tissue involvement Cancer specimen". Tumor stages are based on the extent of the involvement of adjacent tissues or organs, such as skin, liver, spleen, or pancreas as well as distal spread (i.e., metastasis). This term is used to report which adjacent tissue or organ(s) the tumor has spread to from the primary organ involved.
What does 81168-7 measure?
This code measures Site of adjacent organ or tissue involvement in Cancer specimen. It belongs to the CLIN 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.