AutoICD API

77733-4

Laboratory

Gamma hydroxybutyrate [Presence] in Specimen by Screen method

Definition

Screening results for gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) in various specimens, including serum, plasma, whole blood and urine. Testing is often performed to detect abuse of this drug.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Gamma hydroxybutyrate

Property

PrThr

Time Aspect

Pt

System

XXX

Scale Type

Ord

Method Type

Screen

Details

Class

DRUG/TOX

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

G-OH-Butyr Spec Ql Scn

Display Name

Gamma hydroxybutyrate Screen Ql (Specimen)

Related Names

4-hydroxybutyrate4-hydroxybutyric acidDRUG/TOXICOLOGYDrugsGamma hydroxy butyrateGamma-hydroxybutyrateGamma-OHGBHGeorgia home boyGHbG-OH-ButyrGoopHydroxybutyric acidLiquidxMiscMiscellaneousOrdinalOtherPoint in timePRQLQualQualitativeRandomScnScrScreenScrnSpecTo be specified in another part of the messageUnspecified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 77733-4?

LOINC code 77733-4 identifies "Gamma hydroxybutyrate [Presence] in Specimen by Screen method". Screening results for gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) in various specimens, including serum, plasma, whole blood and urine. Testing is often performed to detect abuse of this drug.

What does 77733-4 measure?

This code measures Gamma hydroxybutyrate in XXX. 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.