94403-3
LaboratoryCHRNA3 gene c.645C>T [Genotype] in Blood or Tissue by Molecular genetics method Nominal
Definition
The patient's genotype for the c.645C>T (D398N, rs1051730) variant in the CHRNA3 (nicotinic acetylcholine receptor alpha 3 subunit) gene. The rs1051730(T) allele is associated with nicotine dependence, cigarette consumption, smoking cessation, lung cancer risk, and COPD.[PMID: 26751916]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
CHRNA3 gene.c.645C>T
Property
Geno
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld/Tiss
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
Molgen
Details
Class
MOLPATH.PHARMG
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
CHRNA3 c.645C>T Geno Bld/T
Display Name
CHRNA3 gene c.645C>T genotype Molgen (Bld/Tiss)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 94403-3?
LOINC code 94403-3 identifies "CHRNA3 gene c.645C>T [Genotype] in Blood or Tissue by Molecular genetics method Nominal". The patient's genotype for the c.645C>T (D398N, rs1051730) variant in the CHRNA3 (nicotinic acetylcholine receptor alpha 3 subunit) gene. The rs1051730(T) allele is associated with nicotine dependence, cigarette consumption, smoking cessation, lung cancer risk, and COPD.[PMID: 26751916]
What does 94403-3 measure?
This code measures CHRNA3 gene.c.645C>T in Bld/Tiss. It belongs to the MOLPATH.PHARMG 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.