78800-0
LaboratoryAtropine [Mass/mass] in Hair
Definition
Datura stramonium is an herbaceous annual plant that contains tropane alkaloids such as atropine and scopolamine. Leaves and seeds of D. stramonium appear to be rich in atropine contrary to D. inoxia which has a higher dosage of scopolamine than atropine. Exposures to Datura appear to be minor most of the time leading to a complete recovery, however there have been fatal cases. In the most serious cases, depression of central nervous system with convulsive coma and risk of apnea have been observed. Hair analysis for Datura spp. intoxication can be performed when neither blood nor urine specimens have been collected. LC-MS/MS appears to be the most efficient method when searching for very low concentrations of tropane alkaloids. [PMID: 23084788]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Atropine
Property
MCnt
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Hair
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
DRUG/TOX
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Atropine Hair-mCnt
Display Name
Atropine (Hair) [Mass/Mass]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 78800-0?
LOINC code 78800-0 identifies "Atropine [Mass/mass] in Hair". Datura stramonium is an herbaceous annual plant that contains tropane alkaloids such as atropine and scopolamine. Leaves and seeds of D. stramonium appear to be rich in atropine contrary to D. inoxia which has a higher dosage of scopolamine than atropine. Exposures to Datura appear to be minor most of the time leading to a complete recovery, however there have been fatal cases. In the most serious cases, depression of central nervous system with convulsive coma and risk of apnea have been observed. Hair analysis for Datura spp. intoxication can be performed when neither blood nor urine specimens have been collected. LC-MS/MS appears to be the most efficient method when searching for very low concentrations of tropane alkaloids. [PMID: 23084788]
What does 78800-0 measure?
This code measures Atropine in Hair. 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.