LOINC Code 60338-1: Warfarin (Specimen) [Moles/Vol]
60338-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Warfarin (Specimen) [Moles/Vol] 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 Warfarin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.
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 Warfarin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.
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
- Warfarin [Moles/volume] in Specimen
- Warfarin
- The XXX system is for unknown substance found in or on items such as syringes, needles and pixie sticks. It also represents testing unknown pills or powder. Emergency staff or other care providers need to know if an unknown substance is a drug so they can determine how to treat the patient. The pills and powder are tested by mass spec to identify the substance to help with diagnosis and treatment.
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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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