88866-9
LaboratoryOther Chemical [Mass/mass] in Specimen
Definition
Veterinary and human toxicology testing may include analysis of thousands of chemicals, including organochlorines, organophosphates, carbamates, aliphatic hydrocarbons, industrial pollutants, disinfectants, antioxidants, miscellaneous pesticides, polycyclic aromatics, alkyl benzenes, some natural products, vitamins, plant and fungal toxins and some drugs. LOINC has qualitative and quantitative codes for many specific chemicals that are more commonly tested for, but for chemicals that are identified that do not have a specific LOINC code, [LOINC: 88865-1] code is used to report that the chemical was detected, and this term is use to report its quantity, if applicable.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Chemical XXX
Property
MCnt
Time Aspect
Pt
System
XXX
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
DRUG/TOX
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Other Chemical Spec-mCnt
Display Name
Other Chemical (Specimen) [Mass/Mass]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 88866-9?
LOINC code 88866-9 identifies "Other Chemical [Mass/mass] in Specimen". Veterinary and human toxicology testing may include analysis of thousands of chemicals, including organochlorines, organophosphates, carbamates, aliphatic hydrocarbons, industrial pollutants, disinfectants, antioxidants, miscellaneous pesticides, polycyclic aromatics, alkyl benzenes, some natural products, vitamins, plant and fungal toxins and some drugs. LOINC has qualitative and quantitative codes for many specific chemicals that are more commonly tested for, but for chemicals that are identified that do not have a specific LOINC code, [LOINC: 88865-1] code is used to report that the chemical was detected, and this term is use to report its quantity, if applicable.
What does 88866-9 measure?
This code measures Chemical XXX 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.