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Event: Healthcare Provider (HCP) Cases Since the Previous Report Period

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 16, 2026

A reporting measure counting event and healthcare provider (HCP) cases recorded since the previous reporting period; it is not a laboratory test.

Quick summary

["This item tracks the number of HCP cases reported since the previous reporting period."]

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
95905-6
Short code
Event HCP cases # since prev RptPeriod
Synonyms
Event HCP cases # since prev RptPeriod
Category
liver
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 is this test?

This is a case-tracking or reporting item rather than a test of a blood, urine, or other specimen. It records HCP cases and associated events since the previous report period.

Why might I need this test?

It may appear in a clinical, quality, or administrative report to show changes in case and event counts over time. It is generally intended for care coordination and reporting rather than individual diagnosis.

How is the test performed?

The information is usually compiled from previously documented cases and reporting records. It does not require a new biological sample or a laboratory instrument.

How do I prepare for the test?

No special preparation is needed. If this item appears in your medical record, ask the reporting clinician or organization what case category and time period it covers.

Reference range

INR: 0.8-1.2 (warfarin: 2.0-3.0)N/A

Specimen: serum

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.

A higher or lower count may reflect changes in the number of cases, the reporting period, or how events were documented. It does not by itself indicate a specific diagnosis or change in treatment. Interpretation depends on the definitions and records used by the reporting organization.

Short name

HCP cases since previous report period

Frequently asked questions

Is this a laboratory test?
No. It is a tracking or reporting measure compiled from case and event records.
What does HCP mean?
HCP commonly means healthcare provider. The exact case category should be confirmed with the organization that produced the report.
Does a high case count mean my condition has worsened?
Not necessarily. The count may be affected by the length of the reporting period, new cases, and differences in documentation or reporting practices.
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    MedlinePlus — Laboratory TestsSource
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy