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LOINC Code 104133-4: Ethanol Ql (Exhl gas)

104133-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Ethanol Ql (Exhl gas) in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Ethanol. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Exhl gas.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Ethanol. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Exhl gas.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Order

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Ethanol [Presence] in Exhaled gas
  • Ethanol
  • Alc; Alcohol; Breath; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Ethyl alcohol; EtOH; ExG; Exhaled gas; Exhaled gas (=breath); Gases; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Ethanol Ql (Exhl gas)Ethanol [Presence] in Exhaled gasEthanol ExG QlEthanolDRUG/TOXEthanol, Exhaled gasPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code104133-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameEthanol Ql (Exhl gas)
DescriptionEthanol
Short nameEthanol ExG Ql
ComponentEthanol
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Exhl gas
ScaleOrd
ClassDRUG/TOX
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.77
Last changed2.77

Consumer names

Ethanol, Exhaled gas

Part names

EthanolPrThrPtExhl gasOrdPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Exhaled gas

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