AutoICD API

98248-8

Laboratory

Primary or recurrent or distant metastasis [Type] in Tumor

Definition

Indicates whether the tumor is a new main (primary) tumor, local recurrence or distant metastasis.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Primary or recurrent or distant metastasis

Property

Type

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Tumor

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

PATH

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Primary, recurrent or dist metastasis

Display Name

Primary or recurrent or distant metastasis Nom (Tumor)

Related Names

CancerMetastasesMetsNominalOncologyPATHOLOGYPoint in timePrimary, recurrent or dist metastasisRandomtumorstumourtumoursTyp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 98248-8?

LOINC code 98248-8 identifies "Primary or recurrent or distant metastasis [Type] in Tumor". Indicates whether the tumor is a new main (primary) tumor, local recurrence or distant metastasis.

What does 98248-8 measure?

This code measures Primary or recurrent or distant metastasis in 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.