81629-8

Laboratory

Gamma hydroxybutyrate [Presence] in Specimen by Confirmatory method

Definition

Confirmatory results for gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) in various specimens, including serum, plasma, whole blood and urine.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Gamma hydroxybutyrate

Property

PrThr

Time Aspect

Pt

System

XXX

Scale Type

Ord

Method Type

Confirm

Details

Class

DRUG/TOX

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

G-OH-Butyr Spec Ql Cfm

Display Name

Gamma hydroxybutyrate Confirm Ql (Specimen)

Related Names

4-hydroxybutyrate4-hydroxybutyric acidCfmCNFRCNFRMConfConfirmationConfirmatoryDRUG/TOXICOLOGYDrugsGamma hydroxy butyrateGamma-hydroxybutyrateGamma-OHGBHGCMSGeorgia home boyGHbG-OH-ButyrGoopHydroxybutyric acidLC/MS/MSLiquidxMiscMiscellaneousOrdinalOtherPoint in timePRQLQualQualitativeRandomScreenSpecTo be specified in another part of the messageUnspecified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 81629-8?

LOINC code 81629-8 identifies "Gamma hydroxybutyrate [Presence] in Specimen by Confirmatory method". Confirmatory results for gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) in various specimens, including serum, plasma, whole blood and urine.

What does 81629-8 measure?

This code measures Gamma hydroxybutyrate in XXX. 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.