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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/clinicalcontentenhancementtoolkit/mn14.pdf
November 04, 2014 - These numbers may be followed by
letters and numbers that designate variants of the same lab test. … What if multiple analytic methods are used for the same lab test? … What if multiple LOINC codes exist for variants of the same lab test? … several different codes for a single test
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may be required to cover all these variants. … LOINC Code Worksheet
TO BE COMPLETED BY HOSPITAL
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Test
Name
Spec.
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digital.ahrq.gov/principal-investigator/mazur-lukasz
January 25, 2018 - Results
Enhancing Providers' Ability to Follow-up on Abnormal Test Results - … Enhancing Providers' Ability to Follow-up on Abnormal Test Results - Final Report. … Results
Enhancing Providers' Ability to Follow Up on Abnormal Test Results … This project assessed provider mental workload and performance while processing electronic abnormal test … results and found that a test result tracking mechanism improved physicians’ clinical performance.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47198/psn-pdf
August 22, 2018 - https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/health-it-safe-practices-closing-loop
Inadequate follow-up of test results … Developing optimal
test result management systems is essential for closing the loop so that results … identify how
technology can be used to facilitate improved communication and timely action regarding test … Recommendations include
improving communication by standardizing the format of test results, including … A past WebM&M commentary discussed a case involving
ambulatory test result management.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/prostate-cancer-test/research-protocol
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/musculoskeletal-complaints-tests-children_research-protocol.pdf
September 29, 2010 - The rheumatoid factor (RF) test is the most commonly used serological test to determine the
presence … A CCP test may also
be ordered as a follow-up to a negative RF test when clinical signs, such as symmetrical … The ANA test is the primary screening test for SLE: an abnormal FANA
titre with a homogeneous or speckled … represents a perfect test; an
area of 0.5 represents a worthless test. … The strength of
evidence for primary (diagnostic test performance) and secondary (test referrals, additional
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/musculoskeletal-complaints-tests-children_executive.pdf
March 01, 2012 - Clinical Impacts of Test Results
In children and adolescents aged 18 years or less with
undiagnosed … presented
forest plots to summarize the results for each test–disease
pairing. … ) examined the prevalence of a positive
IgM-RF test for pSLE. … pediatric patients who had an RF test and were seen at a
children’s hospital. … A result of high Sp and low Sn was observed
for almost all the test–disease combinations.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/outcomes-testing-evaluation_research.pdf
January 01, 2009 - If so, they should
be incorporated into test evaluation. … test results are all connected and can lead to changes in patients’
behavior. … symptoms or enable them to revise
future life plans in light of their test results. … and followup, which may affect the net benefit of the test on
health outcomes. … are clear for those who test positive and the downsides of treatment are
known for those who test negative
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/whitepaper4-bossuyt02262010-2.pdf
January 01, 2009 - If so, they should
be incorporated into test evaluation. … test results are all connected and can lead to changes in patients’
behavior. … symptoms or enable them to revise
future life plans in light of their test results. … and followup, which may affect the net benefit of the test on
health outcomes. … are clear for those who test positive and the downsides of treatment are
known for those who test negative
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/antiplatelet-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
November 22, 2011 - Which test (or combination of tests
or no test) provides the best guide for whether a patient should … (modifying) predictive test performance, and the effectiveness of test-and-treatment
strategies. … for small-study effects.
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This test is often referred to as a test for publication
bias; however … Genetic test: For the purpose of this review we will adopt the definition of a genetic test
proposed … Phenotypic test: A phenotypic test is a means of evaluating the physiological
characteristics of a
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41006/psn-pdf
December 21, 2011 - Failure to notify reportable test results: significance in
medical malpractice. … Failure to notify reportable test results: significance in
medical malpractice. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/failure-notify-reportable-test-results-significance-medical-malpractice … 18-year period identified more than 300 cases of
malpractice attributable to failure to communicate test … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/failure-notify-reportable-test-results-significance-medical-malpractice
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r01hs022087-singh-final-report-2018.pdf
January 01, 2018 - Scope: Delayed diagnoses resulting from test result communication failures (“missed” test
results) are … results (“missed” test results).(16) The importance of
missed test results was highlighted by the American … Graphical Display of Diagnostic Test Results
In a study evaluating graphical display of diagnostic test … Communicating critical test results: safe
practice recommendations. … VHA Directive 2009-019: Ordering and Reporting Test Results.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39986/psn-pdf
November 10, 2010 - impact-health-information-technology-interventions-improve-medication-
laboratory-monitoring
Failure to follow up on test … this
systematic review found only modest published evidence linking EHR use to improved laboratory test … The authors conclude that
further research will be required to develop optimal test management systems … impact-health-information-technology-interventions-improve-medication-laboratory-monitoring
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/i-wish-i-had-seen-test-result-earlier-dissatisfaction-test-result-management-systems-primary … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/timely-follow-abnormal-diagnostic-imaging-test-results-outpatient-setting-are-electronic
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39237/psn-pdf
April 14, 2011 - Improving follow-up of abnormal cancer screens using
electronic health records: trust but verify test … Improving follow-up of abnormal cancer screens using electronic
health records: trust but verify test … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-follow-abnormal-cancer-screens-using-electronic-health-records-
trust-verify-test … with an electronic reminder system resulted in failure to follow up many abnormal fecal
occult blood test … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-follow-abnormal-cancer-screens-using-electronic-health-records-trust-verify-test
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/clinicaldata/AppendixK_1LabCodingToolInstructions.jsp
October 01, 2010 - Letters and numbers that follow the numbers are variants of the same
lab test (see below). … What if multiple analytic methods are used for same lab test? … What if multiple LOINC codes exist for the same lab test (variants)? … several different codes for a single test may
be required to cover all these variants. … LOINC Code Worksheet
TO BE COMPLETED BY LABORATORY
#
Test Name
Spec.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44052/psn-pdf
July 16, 2015 - Graphical display of diagnostic test results in electronic
health records: a comparison of 8 systems … Graphical display of diagnostic test results in electronic health
records: a comparison of 8 systems … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/graphical-display-diagnostic-test-results-electronic-health-records-comparison … synthesizing patient
data over time—for example, by providing graphs showing changes in serial laboratory test … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/graphical-display-diagnostic-test-results-electronic-health-records-comparison
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46579/psn-pdf
April 11, 2018 - Electronic medicine can send you test results quickly. But
what if they're scary? … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/electronic-medicine-can-send-you-test-results-quickly-what-if-theyre-scary … Although providing patients with access to physician notes and test results supports transparency and … newspaper article reports on unintended
psychological stresses associated with direct patient access to test … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/electronic-medicine-can-send-you-test-results-quickly-what-if-theyre-scary
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43719/psn-pdf
November 26, 2014 - Four-year impact of an alert notification system on
closed-loop communication of critical test results … Four-year impact of an alert notification system on closed-
loop communication of critical test results … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/four-year-impact-alert-notification-system-closed-loop-communication-critical-
test-results … The communication of critical test results is a National Patient Safety Goal. … /psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/four-year-impact-alert-notification-system-closed-loop-communication-critical-test-results
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/clinicaldata/3MSummaryResultsReportFinal.jsp
October 03, 2010 - test. … The frequency of the laboratory test result values was also examined and extreme or error test results … Step 3: Create standardized test result ranges (TRR) for each clinical laboratory test
After creating … The normal test result ranges were labeled "NTRR", and the six abnormal test result ranges were labeled … Patients who did not have a pH test were assigned to the "NoLab" test result range category.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/genetic-testing-developmental-disabilities_research-protocol.pdf
September 30, 2014 - A genetic test may reach the market as a commercially distributed test kit approved or
cleared by the … test kits include all reagents and instructions needed to
complete the test procedure and interpret … Data Form for Each Test Identified
Data Items Data Collected Data Source
Test Describe the full name … The Landscape of Genetic Testing for Diagnosing DDs
Clinical Test Available Test Provider/ Targeted … If a test has utility, it means that the results of the test can be used to seek
effective treatment
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45365/psn-pdf
August 03, 2016 - Workarounds and test results follow-up in electronic
health record–based primary care. … Workarounds and Test Results Follow-up in Electronic Health
Record-Based Primary Care. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/workarounds-and-test-results-follow-electronic-health-record-based-primary … found that nearly half of providers at Veterans Affairs medical centers use
workarounds when managing test … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/workarounds-and-test-results-follow-electronic-health-record-based-primary-care