79161-6
LaboratoryNortriptyline and E-10-hydroxynortriptyline and Z-10-hydroxynortriptyline panel - Serum or Plasma
Definition
Panel is used for reporting quantitative results of the tricyclic antidepressant nortriptyline and its active metabolites, E- and Z-10-hydroxynortriptyline, in serum or plasma. Testing is performed for therapeutic drug level monitoring and to avoid toxicity.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Nortriptyline & E-10-hydroxynortriptyline & Z-10-hydroxynortriptyline panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.DRUG/TOX
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
Nortriptyline and metabs Pnl SerPl
Display Name
Nortriptyline and E-10-hydroxynortriptyline and Z-10-hydroxynortriptyline panel
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79161-6?
LOINC code 79161-6 identifies "Nortriptyline and E-10-hydroxynortriptyline and Z-10-hydroxynortriptyline panel - Serum or Plasma". Panel is used for reporting quantitative results of the tricyclic antidepressant nortriptyline and its active metabolites, E- and Z-10-hydroxynortriptyline, in serum or plasma. Testing is performed for therapeutic drug level monitoring and to avoid toxicity.
What does 79161-6 measure?
This code measures Nortriptyline & E-10-hydroxynortriptyline & Z-10-hydroxynortriptyline panel in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the PANEL.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.