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: Documentation of Influenza Vaccine Receipt (Staff-Reported)

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

: This test records whether documentation of influenza vaccination is available, typically as reported by staff, rather than measuring a biological substance in a specimen.

Quick summary

: It captures a documentation status for influenza vaccination, not a blood or body-fluid measurement.

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
86554-3
Short code
STAFFWHOPROVIDEDDOCUMENTATIONOFINFLUENZAVACCINERECEIPT
Synonyms
—
Category
coagulation
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 Represents

: This entry reflects a record of whether influenza vaccine receipt has been documented, based on information provided by staff. It is a documentation or informational item rather than a laboratory measurement of a sample.

: How the Information Is Used

: Documentation status can support immunization tracking, quality reporting, and clinical workflows where vaccination history matters. It helps confirm whether a record exists rather than how much of any substance is present.

: What It Does Not Measure

: Because this is a documentation item, it does not quantify antibodies, antigens, or other analytes and has no numeric reference range in the usual laboratory sense.

: Limitations

: The accuracy depends on the completeness and reliability of the source records. Missing or inconsistent documentation does not necessarily mean a person was not vaccinated.

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.

: Clinically, confirming influenza vaccination documentation supports preventive care and public-health reporting. It is not a substitute for laboratory testing of immunity or infection.

Short name

: Influenza Vaccine Documentation

Frequently asked questions

: Is this a blood test?
: No. It reflects a documentation status about influenza vaccination rather than a measurement performed on a specimen.
: Does a missing record mean I was not vaccinated?
: Not necessarily. Records can be incomplete or unavailable; a clinician can help clarify your vaccination history.
: Can this tell me if I am immune to influenza?
: No. It only indicates whether vaccination documentation exists and does not measure immune protection.
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