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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 79256-4: Carisoprodol+Meprobamate cutoff Screen (U) [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 79256-4: Carisoprodol+Meprobamate cutoff Screen (U) [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:00.209Z

79256-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Carisoprodol+Meprobamate cutoff Screen (U) [Mass/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 Carisoprodol+Meprobamate cutoff. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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 Carisoprodol+Meprobamate cutoff. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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: Observation
Method: Screen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Carisoprodol+Meprobamate cutoff [Mass/volume] in Urine for Screen method
Carisoprodol+Meprobamate cutoff
This screen does not distinguish between carisoprodol and meprobamate.
Carisoma; Carisoprodol metabolite; CtO; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Equanil; Flexartal; Isopropylmeprobamate; Level; Mass concentration; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Rela; Sanoma; Scn; Scr; Scrn; Soma; Somadril; Somalgit; UA; UR; Urn

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

Carisoprodol+Meprobamate cutoff Screen (U) [Mass/Vol]Carisoprodol+Meprobamate cutoff [Mass/volume] in Urine for Screen methodCarisoprodol+Meprob CtO Ur Scn-mCncCarisoprodol+Meprobamate cutoffDRUG/TOXCarisoprodol+Meprobamate cutoff, UrineMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code79256-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameCarisoprodol+Meprobamate cutoff Screen (U) [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionCarisoprodol+Meprobamate cutoff

Short nameCarisoprodol+Meprob CtO Ur Scn-mCnc

ComponentCarisoprodol+Meprobamate cutoff

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine

ScaleQn

MethodScreen

ClassDRUG/TOX

Example unitsng/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.54

Last changed2.54

Consumer names

Carisoprodol+Meprobamate cutoff, Urine

Part names

Carisoprodol+Meprobamate cutoffMCncPtUrineQnScreenMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Toxicology screen

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