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LOINC Code 8222-2: Opiates SAMHSA screen method Ql (U)

8222-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Opiates SAMHSA screen method Ql (U) 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 Opiates. 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 Opiates. 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: Both
  • Method: SAMHSA screen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Opiates [Presence] in Urine by SAMHSA screen method
  • Opiates
  • Addiction; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Drugs of abuse; Heroin; Illicit; OP; Opi; Opiate; Ordinal; Point in time; PotentialForAbuse; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; SAMHSA Scn; SAMSHA; Scn; Scr; Screen; Scrn; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; 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

Opiates SAMHSA screen method Ql (U)Opiates [Presence] in Urine by SAMHSA screen methodOpiates Ur Ql SAMHSA ScnOpiatesDRUG/TOXOpiates, UrinePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code8222-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameOpiates SAMHSA screen method Ql (U)
DescriptionOpiates
Short nameOpiates Ur Ql SAMHSA Scn
ComponentOpiates
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleOrd
MethodSAMHSA screen
ClassDRUG/TOX
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0h(2)
Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Opiates, Urine

Part names

OpiatesPrThrPtUrineOrdSAMHSA screenPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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