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: Other CT Scan with Phenotyping

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 16, 2026

: This entry refers to a computed tomography (CT) imaging study categorized as "other" (not otherwise specified) and associated with phenotype information. The compressed slug is ambiguous and does not map cleanly to a standard laboratory analyte test.

Quick summary

[": This appears to be an imaging or phenotype-related entry rather than a routine blood or body-fluid lab test, so interpretation depends on the specific clinical context."]

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
67292-3
Short code
Other CT scan PhenX
Synonyms
Other CT scan PhenX
Category
chemistry
Sample
serum
Container
Red-top tube (SST)
Units
N/A
Fasting
false
Population
adult
Sex
all
Age range
18–65 years
Method
phenx
Specimen volume
5 mL
Stability
Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
Hemolysis max
500
Lipemia max
1000
Icterus max
500
TAT
4–24 hours
Order
routine

: What This Test Represents

: The slug combines "CT scan" with "phen," suggesting a CT imaging procedure linked to phenotype data. Because the abbreviation is nonstandard, the exact procedure and what is measured cannot be determined with certainty from the slug alone.

: How the Procedure Is Typically Performed

: A CT scan uses X-rays from multiple angles to create cross-sectional images of the body. A technologist positions you on a table that moves through a scanner; you may be asked to hold still or hold your breath, and contrast dye may be used depending on the study.

: What the Results Can Show

: CT images can reveal structure, size, and density of organs and tissues, and phenotype information may describe observable or measured characteristics. Report content and reference values vary by facility and protocol, so no fixed numeric ranges are provided here.

: Preparing for Your Study

: Preparation depends on the specific protocol. You may be asked to fast, remove metal objects, or disclose allergies, kidney problems, or pregnancy. Follow the instructions given by your ordering clinician and imaging center.

Clinical interpretation

How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.

: Clinical significance depends entirely on the specific CT protocol and the phenotype being recorded. Because the slug is ambiguous, this entry should be confirmed against the original order or report rather than interpreted as a standard laboratory analyte.

Short name

: NONE

Frequently asked questions

: Is this a blood test?
: No. The slug references a CT scan (an imaging study) and phenotype information, not a routine blood or body-fluid laboratory test.
: Why are there no reference ranges listed?
: Imaging and phenotype descriptors do not use simple numeric reference ranges. Normal findings and reporting formats depend on the specific protocol, equipment, and clinical question.
: What should I do if I see this on my order?
: Ask your clinician or the imaging center to clarify the exact procedure being ordered, since the abbreviation is nonstandard and may refer to a specific protocol.
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