Minimum Data Set (MDS) for Public Health Emergency Operations Centers (EOC)
A standardized tool used by public health emergency operations centers to collect and report information during emergency response and preparedness activities.
["This is a public health data-collection tool, not a medical laboratory test."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 89724-9
- Short code
- MINIMUMDATASETMDSFORPUBLICHEALTHEMERGENCYOPERATIONSCENTERSEOC
- Synonyms
- —
- Category
- liver
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 7
- Ref high
- 56
- Critical range
- — – 500 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- cdc-eoc
- CPT
- 84484
- SNOMED
- 302773008
- 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?
The Minimum Data Set for Public Health Emergency Operations Centers is a standardized system for collecting essential information used to coordinate emergency preparedness and response. It is intended for authorized public health agencies rather than for individual patients.
Why might I need this test?
You would not normally need this as a patient or healthcare provider. Emergency operations centers use it to document agency capabilities, available resources, incident information, and ongoing response activities.
How is the test performed?
There is no specimen collection or laboratory analysis. Participating agencies enter standardized information into the data set so that response leaders and public health partners can share and assess operational information.
How do I prepare for the test?
No patient preparation is required because this is not a diagnostic test. Participating agencies should follow their approved data collection, reporting, privacy, and information-security procedures.
Reference range
Adult males: 7-56 U/L; Adult females: 7-43 U/LN/A
No special preparation required. Avoid fatty meals before the test if possible.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
This data set supports coordination and situational awareness during public health emergencies. It does not diagnose a disease, measure a biological marker, or establish whether an individual is healthy, so results should not be interpreted as laboratory findings.
Short name
Public Health EOC Minimum Data Set
Frequently asked questions
Is this a medical laboratory test?
Who uses the Public Health EOC Minimum Data Set?
Do I need to prepare or provide a specimen?
Sources
- 1
- 2Lab Tests OnlineSource
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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 17, 2026. · Read our editorial policy