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<
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Off
scale
low
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Unter
Meßbereich
(Extremwertverletzung)
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Onder
absolute
ondergrens
instrumentschaal
|
The
result
is
below
the
minimum
detection
limit
(the
test
procedure
or
equipment
is
the
limiting
factor).<p>Synonyms:
Below
analytical
limit,
low
off
scale
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from
v2.1
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>
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Off
scale
high
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Über
Meßbereich
(Extremwertverletzung)
|
Boven
absolute
bovengrens
instrumentschaal
|
The
result
is
above
the
maximum
quantifiable
limit
(the
test
procedure
or
equipment
is
the
limiting
factor).<p>Synonyms:
Above
analytical
limit,
high
off
scale
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added
v2.2
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A
|
Abnormal
|
anormal
(nicht
numerisch)
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Abnormaal
|
The
result
or
observation
value
is
outside
the
reference
range
or
expected
norm
(as
defined
for
the
respective
test
procedure).<p>Note:
Typically
applies
to
non-numeric
results.
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from
v2.1
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AA
|
Critically
abnormal
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Pathologisch
(nicht
numerisch)
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Kritiek
abnormaal
|
The
result
or
observation
value
is
outside
a
reference
range
or
expected
norm
at
a
level
at
which
immediate
action
should
be
considered
for
patient
safety
(as
defined
for
the
respective
test
procedure).<p>[Note:
Typically
applies
to
non-numeric
results.
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from
v2.1
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AC
|
Anti-complementary
substances
present
|
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Anti-complementaire
stoffen
aanwezig
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Deprecated
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added
v2.7
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B
|
Better
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Verbesserung
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Beter
|
The
current
result
or
observation
value
has
improved
compared
to
the
previous
result
or
observation
value
(the
change
is
significant
as
defined
in
the
respective
test
procedure).<p>Note:
This
can
be
applied
to
quantitative
or
qualitative
observations.
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added
v2.2
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D
|
Significant
change
down
|
Deutlicher
Trend
nach
unten
|
Significante
wijzging
omlaag
|
The
current
result
has
decreased
from
the
previous
result
for
a
quantitative
observation
(the
change
is
significant
as
defined
in
the
respective
test
procedure).
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from
v2.1
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DET
|
Detected
|
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Gedetecteerd
|
The
measurement
of
the
specified
component
/
analyte,
organism
or
clinical
sign
above
the
limit
of
detection
of
the
performed
test
or
procedure.
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added
v2.7
|
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H
|
High
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Oberhalb
oberer
Grenze
Referenzbereich
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Hoog
|
The
result
for
a
quantitative
observation
is
above
the
upper
limit
of
the
reference
range
(as
defined
for
the
respective
test
procedure).<p>Synonym:
Above
high
normal
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from
v2.1
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HH
|
Critically
high
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Oberhalb
oberer
pathologischer
Grenze
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Kritiek
hoog
|
The
result
for
a
quantitative
observation
is
above
a
reference
level
at
which
immediate
action
should
be
considered
for
patient
safety
(as
defined
for
the
respective
test
procedure).<p>Synonym:
Above
upper
panic
limits
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from
v2.1
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HM
|
Hold
for
Medical
Review
|
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Vastgehouden
voor
medische
review
|
Deprecated
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added
v2.8
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HU
|
Very
high
|
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Zeer
hoog
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Significantly
high:
A
test
result
that
is
significantly
higher
than
the
reference
(normal)
or
therapeutic
interval,
but has
but has
not
reached
the critically high
value and might
the critically high
value and might
need
special
attention,
as
defined
by
the
laboratory
or
the
clinician.<p>Note:
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added
v2.8.2
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I
|
Intermediate
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Intermediär
|
Gemiddeld
|
Bacterial
strain
inhibited
in
vitro
by
a<p>concentration
of
an
antimicrobial
agent
that
is
associated
with<p>uncertain
therapeutic
effect.<p>Reference:
CLSI
(http://www.clsi.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Resources/HarmonizedTerminologyDatabase/Harmonized_Ter
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from
v2.1
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IE
|
Insufficient
evidence
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Onvoldoende
bewijs
|
There
is
insufficient
evidence
that
the
species
in
question
is
a
good
target
for
therapy
with
the
drug.
A
categorical
interpretation
is
not
possible.<p>Reference:
EUCAST<p>Note:
A
MIC
with
"IE"
and/or
a
comment
may
be
reported
(without
an
accompanying
S,
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added
v2.8.2
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IND
|
Indeterminate
|
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Onbepaald
|
The
specified
component
/
analyte,
organism
or
clinical
sign
could
neither
be
declared
positive
/
negative
or
detected
/
not
detected
by
the
performed
test
or
procedure.
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added
v2.7
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L
|
Low
|
Unterhalb
unterer
Grenze
Referenzbereich
|
Laag
|
The
result
for
a
quantitative
observation
is
below
the
lower
limit
of
the
reference
range
(as
defined
for
the
respective
test
procedure).<p>Synonym:
Below
low
normal
|
added
v2.2
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LL
|
Critically
low
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Unterhalb
unterer
pathologischer
Grenze
|
Kritiek
laag
|
The
result
for
a
quantitative
observation
is
below
a
reference
level
at
which
immediate
action
should
be
considered
for
patient
safety
(as
defined
for
the
respective
test
procedure).<p>Synonym:
Below
lower
panic
limits
|
from
v2.1
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LU
|
Very
low
|
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Zeer
laag
|
Significantly
low:
A
test
result
that
is
significantly
lower
than
the
reference
(normal)
or
therapeutic
interval,
but has
but has
not
reached
the critically low
value and might need
the critically low
value and might need
special
attention,
as
defined
by
the
laboratory
or
the
clinician.<p>Note:
T
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added
v2.8.2
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MS
|
Moderately
susceptible.
Indicates
for
microbiology
susceptibilities
only.
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mäßig
empfindlich
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Gemiddeld
gevoelig.
Alleen
voor
microbiologische
gevoeligheid.
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Deprecated
-
CLSI
now
only
supports
S,
I
&
R.
This
information
can
be
found
in
CLSI
document
M100-S22;
Vol.
32
No.3;
CLSI
Performance<p>Standards
for
Antimicrobial
Susceptibility
Testing;
Twenty-Second
Informational
Supplement.
Jan
2012.
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from
v2.1
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N
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Normal
|
Normal
(nicht
numerisch)
|
Normaal
|
The
result
or
observation
value
is
within
the
reference
range
or
expected
norm
(as
defined
for
the
respective
test
procedure).<p>Note:
Applies
to
numeric
or
non-numeric
results.
|
added
v2.2
|
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ND
|
Not
Detected
|
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Niet-gedetecteerd
|
The
presence
of
the
specified
component
/
analyte,
organism
or
clinical
sign
could
not
be
determined
within
the
limit
of
detection
of
the
performed
test
or
procedure.
|
added
v2.7
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NEG
|
Negative
|
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Negatief
|
An
absence
finding
of
the
specified
component
/
analyte,
organism
or
clinical
sign
based
on
the
established
threshold
of
the
performed
test
or
procedure.<p>Note:
Negative
does
not
necessarily
imply
the
complete
absence
of
the
specified
item.
|
added
v2.7
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NR
|
Non-reactive
|
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Niet-reactief
|
An
absence
finding
used
to
indicate
that
the
specified
component
/
analyte
did
not
react
measurably
with
the
reagent.
|
added
v2.7
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NS
|
Non-susceptible
|
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Niet-gevoelig
|
A
category
used
for
isolates
for
which
only
a
susceptible
interpretive
criterion
has
been
designated
because
of
the
absence
or
rare
occurrence
of
resistant
strains.
Isolates
that
have
MICs
above
or
zone
diameters
below
the
value
indicated
for
the
suscepti
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added
v2.8.2
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null
|
No
range
defined,
or
normal
ranges
don't
apply
|
Kein
Referenzbereich
/
Referenzbereich
nicht
anwendbar
|
Geen
referentiewaarden
gedefinieerd
of
normale
waarden
niet
van
toepassing
|
Deprecated
|
from
v2.1
|
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OBX
|
Interpretation
qualifiers
in
separate
OBX
segments
|
|
Interpretatie
qualifiers
in
afzonderlijke
OBX-segmenten
|
Deprecated
|
added
v2.8
|
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POS
|
Positive
|
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Positief
|
A
presence
finding
of
the
specified
component
/
analyte,
organism
or
clinical
sign
based
on
the
established
threshold
of
the
performed
test
or
procedure.
|
added
v2.7
|
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QCF
|
Quality
Control
Failure
|
|
Kwaliteitscontrole
fout
|
Deprecated
|
added
v2.7
|
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R
|
Resistant
|
Resistent
|
Resistent
|
Bacterial
strain
inhibited
in
vitro
by
a
concentration
of
an
antimicrobial
agent
that
is
associated
with
a
high
likelihood
of
therapeutic
failure.<p>Reference:
CLSI
(http://www.clsi.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Resources/HarmonizedTerminologyDatabase/Harmon
|
from
v2.1
|
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RR
|
Reactive
|
|
Reactief
|
A
presence
finding
used
to
indicate
that
the
specified
component
/
analyte
reacted
with
the
reagent
above
the
reliably
measurable
limit
of
the
performed
test.
|
added
v2.7
|
|
S
|
Susceptible
|
Empfindlich
|
Gevoelig
|
Bacterial
strain
inhibited
by
in
vitro
concentration
of
an
antimicrobial
agent
that
is
associated
with
a
high
likelihood
of
therapeutic
success.<p>Reference:
CLSI
(http://www.clsi.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Resources/HarmonizedTerminologyDatabase/Harmoniz
|
from
v2.1
|
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SDD
|
Susceptible-dose
dependent
|
|
Gevoelig
dosis-afhankelijk
|
A
category
that
includes
isolates
with
antimicrobial
agent
minimum
inhibitory
concentrations
(MICs)
that
approach
usually
attainable
blood
and
tissue
levels
and
for
which
response
rates
may
be
lower
than
for
susceptible
isolates.<p>Reference:
CLSI
documen
|
added
v2.8.2
|
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SYN-R
|
Synergy
-
resistant
|
|
Synergie
-
resistent
|
A
category
for
isolates
where
the
bacteria
(e.g.
enterococci)
are
not
susceptible
in
vitro
to
a
combination
therapy
(e.g.
high-level
aminoglycoside
and
cell
wall
active
agent).
This
is
predictive
that
this
combination
therapy
will
not
be
effective.<p>Usa
|
added
v2.8.2
|
|
SYN-S
|
Synergy
-
susceptible
|
|
Synergie
-
gevoelig
|
A
category
for
isolates
where
the
bacteria
(e.g.
enterococci)
are
susceptible
in
vitro
to
a
combination
therapy
(e.g.
high-level
aminoglycoside
and
cell
wall
active
agent).
This
is
predictive
that
this
combination
therapy
will
be
effective.<p>Usage
Note:
|
added
v2.8.2
|
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TOX
|
Cytotoxic
substance
present
|
|
Cytotoxische
stoffen
aanwezig
|
Deprecated
|
added
v2.7
|
|
U
|
Significant
change
up
|
Deutlicher
Trend
nach
oben
|
Significante
wijzging
omhoog
|
The
current
result
has
increased
from
the
previous
result
for
a
quantitative
observation
(the
change
is
significant
as
defined
in
the
respective
test
procedure).
|
from
v2.1
|
|
VS
|
Very
susceptible.
Indicates
for
microbiology
susceptibilities
only.
|
Sehr
empfindlich
|
Zeer
gevoelig.
Alleen
voor
microbiologische
gevoeligheid.
|
Deprecated
-
CLSI
now
only
supports
S,
I
&
R.
This
information
can
be
found
in
CLSI
document
M100-S22;
Vol.
32
No.3;
CLSI
Performance<p>Standards
for
Antimicrobial
Susceptibility
Testing;
Twenty-Second
Informational
Supplement.
Jan
2012.
|
from
v2.1
|
|
W
|
Worse
|
Verschlechterung
|
Slechter
|
The
current
result
or
observation
value
has
degraded
compared
to
the
previous
result
or
observation
value
(the
change
is
significant
as
defined
in
the
respective
test
procedure).<p>Note:
This
can
be
applied
to
quantitative
or
qualitative
observations.
|
added
v2.2
|
|
WR
|
Weakly
reactive
|
|
Zwak
reactief
|
A
weighted
presence
finding
used
to
indicate
that
the
specified
component
/
analyte
reacted
with
the
reagent,
but
below
the
reliably
measurable
limit
of
the
performed
test.
|
added
v2.7
|
null
No
range
defined,
or
normal
ranges
don't
apply
Kein
Referenzbereich
/
Referenzbereich
nicht
anwendbar
Geen
referentiewaarden
gedefinieerd
of
normale
waarden
niet
van
toepassing
Deprecated
from
v2.1