Prescription Stop Date (Qualitative Assessment of Medication Discontinuation)
This test checks whether your prescription medication has been stopped as documented in your medical records. It is not a direct blood or urine test but a review of your treatment history.
["This is a record-keeping check to confirm if your current medications align with your treatment plan."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 71466-7
- Short code
- DATEPRESCRIPTIONSTOPPED
- 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 evaluates the documented date when a prescription medication was stopped, typically pulled from your electronic health record or pharmacy system. It does not involve drawing blood or collecting bodily fluids.
Why It’s Done
Doctors may order this test to ensure that medications are being discontinued at the correct time, especially if you’re transitioning to new treatments, managing side effects, or adjusting dosages. It helps prevent unintended medication gaps or overlaps.
How It’s Conducted
There is no physical sample required for this test. Instead, it’s a review of your medical records or pharmacy records to confirm the date a prescription was stopped. Results are typically reported as ‘stopped’ or ‘still active’ with a date.
What the Results Mean
If the test shows your medication was stopped on the documented date, your records are consistent with your treatment plan. If it indicates the medication is still active, your provider may need to review your medication list or adjust your care plan.
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.
Accurate documentation of medication discontinuation is critical for preventing complications like drug interactions, missed doses, or unintended side effects. This test helps ensure your treatment aligns with your healthcare goals and reduces risks associated with medication mismanagement.
Short name
Prescription Stop Date
Frequently asked questions
Why might I need this test?
Will I need to provide a blood or urine sample?
How long will I wait to get results?
Sources
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