79165-7
LaboratoryOXcarbazepine trough and 10-hydroxycarbazepine panel - Serum or Plasma
Definition
Levels of oxcarbazepine and its active metabolite, 10-hydroxycarbazepine, are measured for therapeutic drug level monitoring, assessing compliance and potential toxicity. Oxcarbazepine is used as an adjunctive therapy for treatment of partial seizures in patients with epilepsy and works by lowering the level of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Oxcarbazepine is also used to treat bipolar disorders.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
OXcarbazepine trough & 10-hydroxycarbazepine 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
OXC Tgh + 10OH-Carbzp Pnl SerPl
Display Name
OXcarbazepine trough and 10-hydroxycarbazepine panel
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79165-7?
LOINC code 79165-7 identifies "OXcarbazepine trough and 10-hydroxycarbazepine panel - Serum or Plasma". Levels of oxcarbazepine and its active metabolite, 10-hydroxycarbazepine, are measured for therapeutic drug level monitoring, assessing compliance and potential toxicity. Oxcarbazepine is used as an adjunctive therapy for treatment of partial seizures in patients with epilepsy and works by lowering the level of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Oxcarbazepine is also used to treat bipolar disorders.
What does 79165-7 measure?
This code measures OXcarbazepine trough & 10-hydroxycarbazepine 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.