Treatment History Review of Specimens (General Laboratory Data Review)
This test involves reviewing your medical treatment history related to specimens collected for lab analysis, such as blood, urine, or other bodily fluids. It helps healthcare providers assess past treatments, monitor responses, or identify patterns in your health data.
["Reviewing your treatment history helps ensure continuity in your care and supports accurate diagnosis or management of conditions."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 90045-6
- Short code
- Treatment hx of specimen Smn
- Synonyms
- Treatment hx of specimen Smn
- 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 Involves
Your lab results may include measurements of substances, cells, or other components from specimens like blood, urine, or saliva. The test checks how these substances were previously treated or analyzed—such as through tests for glucose, electrolytes, or markers of infection—based on your medical history.
Why It Matters in Your Care
Reviewing past lab results alongside your treatment history helps healthcare providers understand how your body responded to treatments, identify recurring issues, or confirm diagnoses. This can guide future decisions about medications, lifestyle changes, or follow-up tests.
Common Specimens and Tests Reviewed
Specimens may include blood (serum/plasma), urine, or other fluids, depending on your medical history. Tests reviewed could cover a range of conditions, such as metabolic disorders, infections, or organ function, though exact details depend on your prior lab work.
How Results Are Used
Your results may be compared to your treatment history to detect trends, such as improvements or worsening of conditions, or to confirm that past treatments were effective. This can help prevent repeat issues or adjust ongoing care plans.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Clinical Significance
Short name
Treatment History Review
Frequently asked questions
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