AutoICD API

84881-2

Laboratory

Polyps [Presence] in Specimen

Definition

The presence or absence of polyps in the specimen. If present, the number, diameter range and gross appearance of polyps is recorded separately. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Colorectal Cancer Structured Reporting Protocol (2nd Edition, 2012) developed by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA).

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Polyps

Property

PrThr

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Specimen

Scale Type

Ord

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

PATH

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Polyps Spec Ql

Display Name

Polyps Ql (Spec)

Related Names

OrdinalPATHOLOGYPoint in timePRQLQualQualitativeRandomScreenSpec

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 84881-2?

LOINC code 84881-2 identifies "Polyps [Presence] in Specimen". The presence or absence of polyps in the specimen. If present, the number, diameter range and gross appearance of polyps is recorded separately. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Colorectal Cancer Structured Reporting Protocol (2nd Edition, 2012) developed by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA).

What does 84881-2 measure?

This code measures Polyps in Specimen. 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.