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 73662-9: Benzodiazepines panel Screen (Sal)

Name: LOINC Code 73662-9: Benzodiazepines panel Screen (Sal)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:52.635Z

73662-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Benzodiazepines panel Screen (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 Benzodiazepines 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 Benzodiazepines 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
Method: Screen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Benzodiazepines panel - Saliva (oral fluid) by Screen method
Benzodiazepines panel
Benz; Benzodiaz; Benzodiazepine; Benzodiazepines Pnl; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Oral fluid; Pan; PANEL.DRUG & TOXICOLOGY; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Sal; Scn; Scr; 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 panel Screen (Sal)Benzodiazepines panel - Saliva (oral fluid) by Screen methodBenzodiazepines Pnl Sal ScnBenzodiazepines panelPANEL.DRUG/TOXBenzodiazepines panel, Saliva-

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code73662-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameBenzodiazepines panel Screen (Sal)

DescriptionBenzodiazepines panel

Short nameBenzodiazepines Pnl Sal Scn

ComponentBenzodiazepines panel

Property-

TimingPt

System (specimen)Saliva

Scale-

MethodScreen

ClassPANEL.DRUG/TOX

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.44

Last changed2.44

Consumer names

Benzodiazepines panel, Saliva

Part names

Benzodiazepines panel-PtSalivaScreenPoint in time (spot)Toxicology screen

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