HL7 V2 ADT
Message Specifications

0078-AbnormalFlags (XML)

OID 2.16.840.1.113883.12.78
Version 1.0
Status created

Description

This table contains a lookup indicating the normalcy status of the result. Table type: User

Values

Code Description Notes
< Below absolute low-off instrument scale

> Above absolute high-off instrument scale

A Abnormal (applies to non-numeric results)

AA Very abnormal (applies to non-numeric units, analogous to panic limits for numeric units)

B Better--use when direction not relevant

D Significant change down

H Above high normal

HH Above upper panic limits

I Intermediate. Indicates for microbiology susceptibilities only.

L Below low normal

LL Below lower panic limits

MS Moderately susceptible. Indicates for microbiology susceptibilities only.

N Normal (applies to non-numeric results)

null No range defined, or normal ranges don't apply

R Resistant. Indicates for microbiology susceptibilities only.

S Susceptible. Indicates for microbiology susceptibilities only.

U Significant change up

VS Very susceptible. Indicates for microbiology susceptibilities only.

W Worse--use when direction not relevant

CC Highly Significant Change

UU Highly Significant Change Up

DD Highly Significant Change Down

C Significant Change