79142-6
LaboratoryGamma hydroxybutyrate [Mass/volume] in Body fluid
Definition
Body fluids include gastric, bile, and pleural fluid. Pleural fluid or bile may be used for medico-legal testing when blood or urine is not available.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Gamma hydroxybutyrate
Property
MCnc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Body fld
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
DRUG/TOX
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
G-OH-Butyr Fld-mCnc
Display Name
Gamma hydroxybutyrate (Body fld) [Mass/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79142-6?
LOINC code 79142-6 identifies "Gamma hydroxybutyrate [Mass/volume] in Body fluid". Body fluids include gastric, bile, and pleural fluid. Pleural fluid or bile may be used for medico-legal testing when blood or urine is not available.
What does 79142-6 measure?
This code measures Gamma hydroxybutyrate in Body fld. 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.