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LOINC Code 109672-6: Propoxyphene (Gast fld) [Measurement]

109672-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Propoxyphene (Gast fld) [Measurement] 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 Propoxyphene. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Gast fld.

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 Propoxyphene. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Gast fld.

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: TRIAL
  • Order vs observation: Order

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Propoxyphene [Measurement] in Gastric fluid
Propoxyphene
This term is intended to collate similar measurements for the LOINC SNOMED CT Collaboration in an ontological view. Additionally, it can be used to communicate a laboratory order, either alone or in combination with specimen or other information in the order. It may NOT be used to report back the measured patient value. [https//lo.inc/ce2mb6]
Algaphan; Cosalgesic; Cotonal-65; Darvon; Depronal; Dextrogesic; Dextropropoxyphene; Distalgesic; Dolasan; Doloxene; D-propoxyphene; GAST; Gastric contents; Gastric fluid; Lab orders; Msmt; Napsalgesic

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

Propoxyphene (Gast fld) [Measurement]Propoxyphene [Measurement] in Gastric fluidPropoxyph Msmt GastPropoxypheneLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYPropoxyphene, Stomach fluid{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code109672-6
SystemLOINC
Display namePropoxyphene (Gast fld) [Measurement]
DescriptionPropoxyphene
Short namePropoxyph Msmt Gast
ComponentPropoxyphene
Property{Measurement}
Timing-
System (specimen)Gast fld
Scale-
ClassLABORDERS.ONTOLOGY
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.81
Last changed2.81

Consumer names

Propoxyphene, Stomach fluid

Part names

Propoxyphene{Measurement}-Gast fldMeasurementGastric fluid

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