Prescription Medication Change History (Qualitative Review)
This test reviews whether your recent prescription medications have been updated by your healthcare provider.
["Your doctor may check this to ensure your medication plan aligns with your current health needs."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 71465-9
- Short code
- DATEPRESCRIPTIONCHANGED
- Synonyms
- —
- Category
- coagulation
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 0.8
- Ref high
- 1.2
- Critical range
- — – 5 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 85610
- SNOMED
- 396252006
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What This Test Measures
This test does not measure specific blood, urine, or other bodily substances directly. Instead, it assesses documentation in your medical records to confirm if any medications prescribed to you have been changed within a specified timeframe. It is a qualitative review of your prescription history, often used to verify compliance or adjust treatment plans.
Why It’s Done
Healthcare providers may order this test to ensure your medication regimen matches your current health status, treatment goals, or side effect management. It helps identify missed updates, potential drug interactions, or necessary adjustments to your treatment plan.
Common Uses
This type of review is commonly used in outpatient settings, pharmacy follow-ups, or during transitions of care (e.g., moving between doctors or hospitals). It may also be part of routine checks for patients on long-term medications.
What to Expect
You will not receive a lab sample or blood draw for this test. Instead, your healthcare provider or pharmacist will review your medical records to confirm prescription changes. Results are typically reported as a yes/no or qualitative confirmation of changes.
Reference range
INR: 0.8-1.2 (warfarin: 2.0-3.0)N/A
Inform your healthcare provider if you are taking blood thinners. No special preparation required.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Clinical Significance
Frequently asked questions
This test helps ensure that your medication regimen is accurate and aligned with your healthcare plan. Errors in prescription updates can lead to ineffective treatments, missed doses, or unintended side effects. By confirming changes, providers can prevent complications and improve your overall care.
How long will it take to get results? Results are usually available immediately or within a few days, depending on how quickly your records are reviewed.
Is this test covered by insurance? Coverage depends on your insurance plan and the reason for the test. Check with your provider or insurance company to confirm coverage details.
Sources
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy