LOINC Code 85094-1: Escitalopram and norescitalopram panel

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 Escitalopram & norescitalopram 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

• Escitalopram and norescitalopram panel - Serum or Plasma
• Escitalopram & norescitalopram panel
• This panel includes quantitative results for escitalopram and its major metabolite, norescitalopram, in serum or plasma to monitor liver toxicity and adjust dosage as needed. Escitalopram is used to treat patients with a major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, or panic disorder.
• Cipralex; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Escitalopram + norescitalo Pnl; Escitalopram+norescitalopram; Lexamil; Lexapro; Pan; PANEL.DRUG & TOXICOLOGY; Panl; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Seroplex; 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.

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