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 79162-4: chlordiazePOXIDE and Norchlordiazepoxide panel

Name: LOINC Code 79162-4: chlordiazePOXIDE and Norchlordiazepoxide panel
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:00.209Z

79162-4 is a LOINC code used to identify chlordiazePOXIDE and Norchlordiazepoxide panel 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 Chlordiazepoxide & Norchlordiazepoxide panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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 Chlordiazepoxide & Norchlordiazepoxide panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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

chlordiazePOXIDE and Norchlordiazepoxide panel - Serum or Plasma
Chlordiazepoxide & Norchlordiazepoxide panel
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) and its metabolite, norchlordiazepoxide, are measured for therapeutic drug monitoring. Chlordiazepoxide is used for the treatment of anxiety and alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Chlordiaz; Chlordiaze; Chlordiazep; Chlordiazep+Nor; chlordiazePOXIDE and Nor Pnl; Chlordiazepoxide metabolite; Desmeth; Desmethylchlordiazepoxide; Dmchlord; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Librium; Pan; PANEL.DRUG & TOXICOLOGY; Panl; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Pnl; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR

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

chlordiazePOXIDE and Norchlordiazepoxide panelchlordiazePOXIDE and Norchlordiazepoxide panel - Serum or PlasmachlordiazePOXIDE and Nor Pnl SerPlChlordiazepoxide & Norchlordiazepoxide panelPANEL.DRUG/TOXchlordiazePOXIDE and Norchlordiazepoxide panel, Blood-

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code79162-4

SystemLOINC

Display namechlordiazePOXIDE and Norchlordiazepoxide panel

DescriptionChlordiazepoxide & Norchlordiazepoxide panel

Short namechlordiazePOXIDE and Nor Pnl SerPl

ComponentChlordiazepoxide & Norchlordiazepoxide panel

Property-

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassPANEL.DRUG/TOX

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.54

Last changed2.54

Consumer names

chlordiazePOXIDE and Norchlordiazepoxide panel, Blood

Part names

chlordiazePOXIDE & Norchlordiazepoxide panel-PtSer/PlasQnchlordiazePOXIDE and Norchlordiazepoxide panelPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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