In-center Patient Training Assessment for Self-Dialysis (Non-Hemodialysis)
This test evaluates your understanding and readiness for performing self-dialysis procedures, excluding hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD).
This assessment ensures you’re prepared to manage your dialysis safely at home.
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 64353-6
- Short code
- INCENTERPATIENTSINSELFDIALYSISTRAININGOTHERTHANHEMODIALYSISCAPDORCCPD
- Synonyms
- —
- 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
What This Test Measures
The evaluation assesses your comprehension of key dialysis concepts, including proper technique for connecting and disconnecting dialysis equipment, monitoring fluid balance, and recognizing signs of complications. It also checks your ability to follow safety protocols and troubleshoot basic issues independently.
Why It Matters for You
Proper training is critical to prevent errors that could lead to infections, fluid imbalances, or other serious complications. This assessment helps confirm you’re competent before transitioning to self-dialysis at home.
What to Expect During the Evaluation
You’ll complete written and practical exercises, such as demonstrating how to prepare your dialysis solution, connect your tubing, and manage your schedule. Some tasks may involve simulated scenarios to test your decision-making under pressure.
Common Topics Covered
Topics include fluid management (e.g., monitoring intake/output), recognizing symptoms of low blood pressure or infection, handling equipment malfunctions, and understanding how your dialysis affects your overall health.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
This evaluation is not a diagnostic test but a safety check to ensure you’re capable of self-managing your dialysis independently. If you pass, you’ll be cleared for home dialysis under your healthcare provider’s supervision. If you don’t pass, you’ll receive targeted training or additional practice before retesting.
Frequently asked questions
Will this test show my actual lab values?
What if I fail the evaluation?
How often will I need to retake this test?
Sources
- 1
- 2Lab Tests OnlineSource
- 3
Click any link to access the full source. PubMed Central (PMC) links provide free full-text access.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
This content is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have about a medical condition, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read here.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.
Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy