84906-7
LaboratoryBladder neck involvement of Prostate tumor
Definition
This term is used to record whether or not the urinary bladder neck is involved with the prostate tumor. Microscopically, invasion of the bladder neck can be identified when there are neoplastic glands within the thick smooth muscle bundles of the bladder neck in sections from the base of the prostate in the absence of associated benign prostatic glandular tissue.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Bladder neck involvement
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Prostate tumor
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PATH
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Bladder neck involved PrT Ql
Display Name
Bladder neck involvement Ql (Prostate tumor)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 84906-7?
LOINC code 84906-7 identifies "Bladder neck involvement of Prostate tumor". This term is used to record whether or not the urinary bladder neck is involved with the prostate tumor. Microscopically, invasion of the bladder neck can be identified when there are neoplastic glands within the thick smooth muscle bundles of the bladder neck in sections from the base of the prostate in the absence of associated benign prostatic glandular tissue.
What does 84906-7 measure?
This code measures Bladder neck involvement in Prostate tumor. 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.