Date of Procedure (Procedure Date)
This test records the date when a medical procedure was performed, often used for tracking when tests, treatments, or surgeries occurred.
["Your procedure date helps doctors track when treatments began and monitor follow-up care."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 80989-7
- Short code
- Date of proc
- Synonyms
- Date of proc
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- 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
Why This Information Matters
Knowing the exact date of your procedure is important for several reasons. It helps healthcare providers compare results over time, ensure proper follow-up care, and coordinate with specialists if needed. For example, if you had a blood test before and after surgery, this date helps track changes in your health.
Common Uses in Healthcare
Doctors may use this date to review your medical history, plan future treatments, or check if you’re meeting recommended follow-up intervals. It’s also useful in insurance claims and legal documentation.
How It Differs from Other Tests
Unlike lab tests that measure substances in your blood or urine, this test is purely administrative—it doesn’t involve bloodwork or a physical sample. It’s a record-keeping measure tied to your treatment timeline.
What to Expect When You Get It
You won’t need to prepare for this test. It’s typically collected by your healthcare provider during your visit or procedure and entered into your medical records. No special instructions apply.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Clinical Significance
Frequently asked questions
This information is critical for tracking the timeline of your medical care, ensuring continuity of care, and helping providers assess the timing of treatments or interventions. It’s not a diagnostic test but a foundational part of your medical record.
If you notice discrepancies in your procedure dates, discuss them with your doctor or healthcare provider. They can verify the record and ensure it matches your actual treatment timeline.
No, this test doesn’t involve drawing blood or collecting a sample. It’s purely a documentation tool tied to your medical history and treatment timeline.
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