CPOE Common Codes Collection

For use in designing the CPOE/Procedure Configuration

1. Axiom Lab Codes File:Axiom-Lab-Codes.zip
2. LOINC Codes File:LOINC-common-lab-orders-value-set.pdf

Lab Top Level Categories

From: http://www.ascls.org/labtesting/

1. Blood Tests (Hematology)
   • Red Blood Count (RBC) - the number of red blood cells to evaluate anemia
   • White Blood Count (WBC) - the number of white blood cells to evaluate infection
   • Differential Count - the proportions of the different types of white blood cells varies in infection, allergies, etc.
   • Platelet Count - the count of the number of these cells which participate in blood clotting
   • Coagulation (clotting) studies - bleeding time, prothrombin time and other tests determine the clotting process in the blood
   • Hemoglobin - a measure of the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood
2. Chemistry
   • Sugar (glucose) - the amount of sugar in the blood is a measurement for diabetes mellitus
   • Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride and carbon dioxide) - these substances maintain fluid and blood pressure balance and are essential for the function of most body systems
   • Enzymes (CK, LD, AST, ALT) - help to diagnose heart and liver diseases
   • Cholesterol - high amounts are associated with heart and blood vessel diseases
   • Urea Nitrogen - test for kidney function
   • Uric Acid - may indicate gout
3. Microbiology
   • Culture - growth of bacteria for the purpose of identification
   • Smear/Stain - preliminary evaluation of infection
   • Sensitivity test - testing bacteria with antibiotics to determine which drug is most effective
4. Urinalysis
   • glucose
   • blood
   • bacteria
5. Cytology
   • Pap smear - microscopic examination of cells to determine abnormal conditions or malignancy
   • Sputum - microscopic evaluation for malignancy or other disorders such as asbestosis
6. Histology
   • Biopsy - the removal of a small section of tissue to be studied. The type of cells and their chemical reactions are evaluated.
7. Immunology
   • AIDS test - positive when a person has the AIDS virus
   • Pregnancy test - to confirm pregnancy
   • Rubella test - for measles
8. Immunohematology (Blood Bank)
   • Blood type and Rh - to identify a person's blood type which can be O, A, B or AB and Rh which can be either positive or negative
9. Cross match (compatibility test) - to determine if a unit of blood may be used for a transfusion for a particular patient

Radiology Tests and Treatments

• Angiography
• Arterial and Venous Interventions
• Biliary Interventions
• Biopsy
• Chest Interventions
• Computed Tomography (CT or CAT Scan)
• Dialysis Fistula/Graft Declotting Interventions
• Embolization
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Mammography (Breast Imaging)
• Nuclear Medicine
• Percutaneous Abscess Drainage
• Peritoneal Ports
• Radiation Therapy (Oncology)
• Radiofrequency Ablation
• Spinal Interventions
• Ultrasound (Sonography)
• Urinary Interventions
• X-ray (Radiography)