["Laboratory Test, Performed": "LDL-c"]
Data Element Scope: This value set may use the Quality Data Model (QDM) category related to Laboratory Test. The intent of this data element is to identify patients who had a lab test on a source of serum or plasma.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes only relevant concepts associated with LDL-C tests using the source of serum or plasma based on a measurement scale of mass per volume.
Exclusion Criteria: No exclusions.
Constrained to codes in the Laboratory Test, Performed: LDL-c value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.117.1.7.1.215)
"Laboratory Test, Performed"
Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document the laboratory test indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set was performed.
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Timing: The Relevant Period addresses:
- startTime – when the laboratory test is initiated (i.e., the time the specimen collection begins)
- stopTime – when the laboratory test is completed (i.e., the time the specimen collection ends)
Examples:
- Initiation of a venipuncture for a fasting blood glucose to the time venipuncture for the fasting blood glucose is completed – basically a single point in time for many specimen collections
- Initiation of a 24-hour urine collection for measured creatinine clearance until completion of the 24-hour urine collection
Note – the time that the result report is available is a separate attribute than the time of the study (specimen collection).
relevantPeriod
result
resultDateTime
The time the result report is generated and saved in the database.
NOTE: Although 2020 eCQMs use QDM Version 5.4, the QDM Version 5.5 Guidance Update provides clarification to the definition of this attribute which may be helpful when implementing eCQMs for 2020 Reporting/Performance periods.
QDM Version 5.5 Guidance Update:
The date and time this version of the observation was made available to providers, typically after the results have been reviewed and verified.