Reported Period Analysis (Qualitative Clinical Review of Laboratory Results)
This test involves a review of your past laboratory results to identify trends, patterns, or potential issues over a specified time period.
["A review of your lab results helps your healthcare provider understand how your health has changed over time."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 95881-9
- Short code
- Lab test results reported in RptPeriod
- Synonyms
- Lab test results reported in 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 This Test Measures
This test does not measure a single specific substance or biomarker. Instead, it evaluates the consistency, trends, and clinical relevance of your previous laboratory test results within a defined reporting period (e.g., 6 months, 1 year). Your healthcare provider will assess whether results fall within expected ranges, show abnormal patterns, or indicate progression or improvement of a condition.
Why It’s Done
Healthcare providers may order this type of review to monitor chronic conditions, evaluate treatment effectiveness, detect early signs of disease progression, or ensure laboratory results are stable and reliable over time. It helps in long-term health management and decision-making.
How It’s Performed
No special preparation is required for this test. Your healthcare provider will review the results of your previously collected blood, urine, or other specimen tests that were conducted within the specified reporting period. The review is typically done electronically and may include qualitative (descriptive) analysis rather than quantitative measurements.
What to Expect Before the Test
There are no specific actions you need to take before this test. It is a retrospective review of existing data and does not involve drawing blood or collecting specimens at the time of the test.
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 type of review can help identify trends in your health, such as fluctuations in lab values that may indicate underlying issues like metabolic imbalances, medication side effects, or disease progression. It can also confirm that your lab results are stable and consistent, which is important for ongoing treatment planning. If patterns suggest concern, your provider may recommend further testing or adjustments to your care plan.
Frequently asked questions
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy