AutoICD API

78856-2

Laboratory

Meprobamate [Mass/volume] in Blood by Confirmatory method

Definition

Carisoprodol and meprobamate can be quantified by the technique of solvent-induced protein precipitation followed by high performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry. Carisoprodol and meprobamate are analyzed over the concentration range of 100-3,000 ng/mL using internal standards.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Meprobamate

Property

MCnc

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Bld

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

Confirm

Details

Class

DRUG/TOX

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

Meprobamate Bld Cfm-mCnc

Display Name

Meprobamate Confirm (Bld) [Mass/Vol]

Related Names

AddictionBloodCarisoprodol metaboliteCfmCNFRCNFRMConfConfirmationConfirmatoryDRUG/TOXICOLOGYDrugsDrugs of abuseEquanilGCMSIllicitLC/MS/MSLevelMass concentrationPoint in timePotentialForAbuseQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomWBWhole blood

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 78856-2?

LOINC code 78856-2 identifies "Meprobamate [Mass/volume] in Blood by Confirmatory method". Carisoprodol and meprobamate can be quantified by the technique of solvent-induced protein precipitation followed by high performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry. Carisoprodol and meprobamate are analyzed over the concentration range of 100-3,000 ng/mL using internal standards.

What does 78856-2 measure?

This code measures Meprobamate 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.