AutoICD API

84890-3

Laboratory

Distant metastases confirmed by histology [Presence] in Cancer specimen

Definition

The presence of histologically confirmed distant metastases. 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

Distant metastases confirmed by histology

Property

PrThr

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Cancer specimen

Scale Type

Ord

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

PATH

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Dist mets conf by histology Ca spec Ql

Display Name

Distant metastases confirmed by histology Ql (Cancer specimen)

Related Names

CACa specDist mets conf by histologyOrdinalPathologyPoint in timePRQLQualQualitativeRandomScreenSpec

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 84890-3?

LOINC code 84890-3 identifies "Distant metastases confirmed by histology [Presence] in Cancer specimen". The presence of histologically confirmed distant metastases. 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 84890-3 measure?

This code measures Distant metastases confirmed by histology in Cancer 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.