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LOINC Code 73660-3: Propoxyphene panel (Sal)

73660-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Propoxyphene panel (Sal) 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 Propoxyphene panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Saliva.

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 Propoxyphene panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Saliva.

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: Order
  • Panel type: Panel

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Propoxyphene panel - Saliva (oral fluid)
  • Propoxyphene panel
  • Algaphan; Cosalgesic; Cotonal-65; Darvon; Depronal; Dextrogesic; Dextropropoxyphene; Distalgesic; Dolasan; Doloxene; D-propoxyphene; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Napsalgesic; Oral fluid; Pan; PANEL.DRUG & TOXICOLOGY; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Propoxyph pnl; Random; Sal

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

Propoxyphene panel (Sal)Propoxyphene panel - Saliva (oral fluid)Propoxyph pnl SalPropoxyphene panelPANEL.DRUG/TOXPropoxyphene panel, Saliva-

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code73660-3
SystemLOINC
Display namePropoxyphene panel (Sal)
DescriptionPropoxyphene panel
Short namePropoxyph pnl Sal
ComponentPropoxyphene panel
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen)Saliva
Scale-
ClassPANEL.DRUG/TOX
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.44
Last changed2.44

Consumer names

Propoxyphene panel, Saliva

Part names

Propoxyphene panel-PtSalivaPoint in time (spot)

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