What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 21386-8: Methamphetamine SAMHSA confirm method Ql (U)

Name: LOINC Code 21386-8: Methamphetamine SAMHSA confirm method Ql (U)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:29.461Z

21386-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Methamphetamine SAMHSA confirm method Ql (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 Methamphetamine. 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 Methamphetamine. 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: Both
Method: SAMHSA confirm

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Methamphetamine [Presence] in Urine by SAMHSA confirm method
Methamphetamine
Addiction; Cfm; CNFR; CNFRM; Conf; Confirmation; Confirmatory; Desoxyn; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Drugs of abuse; GCMS; Illicit; LC/MS/MS; Methamphet; Ordinal; Point in time; PotentialForAbuse; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; SAMHSA Cfm; SAMSHA; Screen; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; 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

Methamphetamine SAMHSA confirm method Ql (U)Methamphetamine [Presence] in Urine by SAMHSA confirm methodMethamphet Ur Ql SAMHSA CfmMethamphetamineDRUG/TOXMethamphetamine, UrinePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code21386-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameMethamphetamine SAMHSA confirm method Ql (U)

DescriptionMethamphetamine

Short nameMethamphet Ur Ql SAMHSA Cfm

ComponentMethamphetamine

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine

ScaleOrd

MethodSAMHSA confirm

ClassDRUG/TOX

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0m

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Methamphetamine, Urine

Part names

MethamphetaminePrThrPtUrineOrdSAMHSA confirmPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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