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LOINC Code 31081-3: Benzodiazepines Screen Ql (Mec)

31081-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Benzodiazepines Screen Ql (Mec) 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. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Meconium.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Meconium.

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: Screen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Benzodiazepines [Presence] in Meconium by Screen method
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Benz; Benzodiaz; Benzodiazepine; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Mec; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Scn; Scr; Screen; Scrn

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 Ql (Mec)Benzodiazepines [Presence] in Meconium by Screen methodBenzodiaz Mec Ql ScnBenzodiazepinesDRUG/TOXBenzodiazepines, MeconiumPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code31081-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameBenzodiazepines Screen Ql (Mec)
DescriptionBenzodiazepines
Short nameBenzodiaz Mec Ql Scn
ComponentBenzodiazepines
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Meconium
ScaleOrd
MethodScreen
ClassDRUG/TOX
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.07
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Benzodiazepines, Meconium

Part names

BenzodiazepinesPrThrPtMeconiumOrdScreenPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Toxicology screen

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