Number of cases reported since the last reported period (clinical assessment)
This test records how many new medical cases (e.g., infections, symptoms, or diagnoses) you’ve had since your last check-up or test result was documented.
["This helps healthcare providers track trends in your health over time."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 95896-7
- Short code
- Event cases # since prev RptPeriod
- Synonyms
- Event cases # since prev RptPeriod
- Category
- chemistry
- 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 Does This Test Measure?
Instead of measuring a specific substance in your blood, urine, or other body fluid, this test tracks documented medical events (e.g., new diagnoses, symptoms, or treatments) between your last report and now. It’s not a lab test for a single analyte but a summary of reported health changes.
Why Is This Test Done?
Your provider may use this to assess whether your health is improving, worsening, or stable over time. It helps identify patterns (e.g., recurring issues) or confirm if new conditions align with symptoms you’ve described.
How Is This Test Performed?
No blood, urine, or other specimen is drawn. Instead, your healthcare team reviews your medical records (e.g., notes, lab results, or symptom logs) to count new cases reported since your last documented period.
What Are Possible Results?
Results are qualitative (e.g., ‘0 cases’ or ‘>5 cases’). A higher number may indicate new health concerns, while a low or zero number suggests stability. Your provider will interpret this in context of your overall health.
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.
This test doesn’t provide a direct biomarker but serves as a qualitative snapshot of your health trajectory. For example, a rising case count might prompt further testing or adjustments to your care plan. Always discuss results with your provider to understand their implications for you.
Short name
Case Count Since Previous Report
Frequently asked questions
What does a ‘case’ include?
How often should I expect this test?
Can I influence this test’s results?
Sources
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