84896-0
LaboratoryLymph node(s) [Presence] in Specimen
Definition
The presence or absence of lymph nodes in the specimen. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Prostate Cancer (Radical Prostatectomy) Structured Reporting Protocol (2nd Edition, 2014) developed by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) for structured reporting of prostate cancer.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Lymph node(s)
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Specimen
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PATH
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Lymph node(s) Spec Ql
Display Name
Lymph node(s) Ql (Spec)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 84896-0?
LOINC code 84896-0 identifies "Lymph node(s) [Presence] in Specimen". The presence or absence of lymph nodes in the specimen. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Prostate Cancer (Radical Prostatectomy) Structured Reporting Protocol (2nd Edition, 2014) developed by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) for structured reporting of prostate cancer.
What does 84896-0 measure?
This code measures Lymph node(s) 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.