93418-2
Laboratory(8;8)(q13;q21)(HEY1,NCOA2) fusion transcript [Presence] in Tissue by Molecular genetics method
Definition
Testing is performed to detect HEY1-NCOA2 gene fusion transcripts in tissue (tumor) specimens by various molecular pathology methods for the diagnosis of mesenchymal chondrosarcoma, a rare sarcoma of bone and soft tissue.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
(8;8)(q13;q21)(HEY1,NCOA2) fusion transcript
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Tiss
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Molgen
Details
Class
MOLPATH
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
(8;8)(HEY1,NCOA2) Tiss Ql
Display Name
(8;8)(q13;q21)(HEY1,NCOA2) fusion transcript Molgen Ql (Tiss)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 93418-2?
LOINC code 93418-2 identifies "(8;8)(q13;q21)(HEY1,NCOA2) fusion transcript [Presence] in Tissue by Molecular genetics method". Testing is performed to detect HEY1-NCOA2 gene fusion transcripts in tissue (tumor) specimens by various molecular pathology methods for the diagnosis of mesenchymal chondrosarcoma, a rare sarcoma of bone and soft tissue.
What does 93418-2 measure?
This code measures (8;8)(q13;q21)(HEY1,NCOA2) fusion transcript in Tiss. It belongs to the MOLPATH 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.