AutoICD API

73943-3

Laboratory

Cannabinoids synthetic [Presence] in Blood

Definition

Submitter's referral laboratory uses what is usually considered a confirmatory method (e.g. LC/MS/MS) as the initial method to test for synthetic cannabinoids and then repeats the measurement with the same high accuracy method on tests that are positive in the first run to confirm them. Results (e.g. positive/negative) are based on a threshold of 1.0 ng/mL.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Cannabinoids.synthetic

Property

PrThr

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Bld

Scale Type

Ord

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

DRUG/TOX

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

Cannabinoids synthetic Bld Ql

Display Name

Cannabinoids synthetic Ql (Bld)

Related Names

AddictionBloodCannabinoidCannabinoids syntheticDelta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolDRUG/TOXICOLOGYDrugsDrugs of abuseIllicitMarijuanaOrdinalPoint in timePotentialForAbusePRQLQualQualitativeRandomScreenTHCWBWhole blood

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 73943-3?

LOINC code 73943-3 identifies "Cannabinoids synthetic [Presence] in Blood". Submitter's referral laboratory uses what is usually considered a confirmatory method (e.g. LC/MS/MS) as the initial method to test for synthetic cannabinoids and then repeats the measurement with the same high accuracy method on tests that are positive in the first run to confirm them. Results (e.g. positive/negative) are based on a threshold of 1.0 ng/mL.

What does 73943-3 measure?

This code measures Cannabinoids.synthetic in Bld. 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.