AutoICD API

73567-0

Laboratory

Propoxyphene [Presence] in Meconium by Screen method

Definition

Drug testing on meconium specimens may be performed to detect maternal drug use during pregnancy. Results depend on the amount and quality of the specimen as well as the pattern and frequency of drug(s) used by mother. Positive results have concentration values that are greater than or equal to a cutoff value. Drug abuse during pregnancy is associated with significant perinatal complications.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Propoxyphene

Property

PrThr

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Meconium

Scale Type

Ord

Method Type

Screen

Details

Class

DRUG/TOX

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

Propoxyph Mec Ql Scn

Display Name

Propoxyphene Screen Ql (Mec)

Related Names

AddictionAlgaphanCosalgesicCotonal-65DarvonDepronalDextrogesicDextropropoxypheneDistalgesicDolasanDoloxeneD-propoxypheneDRUG/TOXICOLOGYDrugsDrugs of abuseIllicitMecNapsalgesicOrdinalPoint in timePotentialForAbusePRQLQualQualitativeRandomScnScrScreenScrn

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 73567-0?

LOINC code 73567-0 identifies "Propoxyphene [Presence] in Meconium by Screen method". Drug testing on meconium specimens may be performed to detect maternal drug use during pregnancy. Results depend on the amount and quality of the specimen as well as the pattern and frequency of drug(s) used by mother. Positive results have concentration values that are greater than or equal to a cutoff value. Drug abuse during pregnancy is associated with significant perinatal complications.

What does 73567-0 measure?

This code measures Propoxyphene in Meconium. It belongs to the DRUG/TOX 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.