LOINC Code 48072-3: Synthetic glucocorticoid drug (Unknown substance) [Mass/Vol]

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 Synthetic glucocorticoid drug. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Unk sub.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Synthetic glucocorticoid drug [Mass/volume] in Unknown substance
• Synthetic glucocorticoid drug
• This test is performed on an unknown medication It is used to confirm the presence and quantity of the listed synthetic glucocorticoids in a tablet, powder, or injectable fluid.
• DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Level; Mass concentration; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Unknown substance; Usub

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.

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