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LOINC Code 19285-6: Benzodiazepines screen method Nom (U)

19285-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Benzodiazepines screen method Nom (U) 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 Benzodiazepines screen method. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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 Benzodiazepines screen method. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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: Observation
  • Method: *

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Benzodiazepines screen method [Identifier] in Urine
  • Benzodiazepines screen method
  • Benz; Benzodiaz; Benzodiaz Scn Meth; Benzodiazepine; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Identity or presence; Meth; Method of; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Scn; Scn Meth; Scr; Scrn; UA; UR; Urn

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

Benzodiazepines screen method Nom (U)Benzodiazepines screen method [Identifier] in UrineBenzodiaz Scn Meth UrBenzodiazepines screen methodDRUG/TOXBenzodiazepines screen method, UrinePrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code19285-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameBenzodiazepines screen method Nom (U)
DescriptionBenzodiazepines screen method
Short nameBenzodiaz Scn Meth Ur
ComponentBenzodiazepines screen method
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleNom
Method*
ClassDRUG/TOX
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0l
Last changed2.19

Consumer names

Benzodiazepines screen method, Urine

Part names

Benzodiazepines screen methodPridPtUrineNom*Presence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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