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Reflex test

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19:41 Feb 13, 2005
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / clinical chemistry
English term or phrase: Reflex test
User can define a "reflex test" on a clinical chemistry analyzer. What are these "reflex tests" ?

The text is a poor translation from another language, so I won't post source text, but the following Google result seems to be related to this:
http://216.239.59.104/search?q=cache:www.hosp.uky.edu/ClinLa...
Jörgen Slet
Estonia
Local time: 09:25
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Explanation:
http://labmed.ucsf.edu/CP/LabMan/text/2text2.html
Reflex testing
Definition(s)
Follow-up testing automatically initiated when certain test results are observed in the laboratory; used to clarify or elaborate on primary test results

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Note added at 4 mins (2005-02-13 19:46:13 GMT)
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http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/ghr/glossary/reflextesting
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Elena Petelos
United Kingdom
Local time: 07:25
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SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
4 +6-
Elena Petelos
4 +1suggested definition
Deborah do Carmo
5a test that is triggered by abnormal result of other test
OTMed (X)
5Automatic follow up test based on a positive initial test
cmorin
4measurement of the acoustic reflex threshold
Marian Greenfield
4repeat-positive test >>>
Maria Chmelarova


  

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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +6
reflex test
-


Explanation:
http://labmed.ucsf.edu/CP/LabMan/text/2text2.html
Reflex testing
Definition(s)
Follow-up testing automatically initiated when certain test results are observed in the laboratory; used to clarify or elaborate on primary test results

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Note added at 4 mins (2005-02-13 19:46:13 GMT)
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http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/ghr/glossary/reflextesting

Elena Petelos
United Kingdom
Local time: 07:25
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Greek
PRO pts in category: 32
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Deborah do Carmo: correct - were typing at the same time Elena, you got there first......:-)
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agree  Lamprini Kosma
5 mins
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agree  OTMed (X): agred
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agree  cmorin
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agree  Vita Merkulova
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agree  Dr Sue Levy (X): ;-)
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reflex test
measurement of the acoustic reflex threshold


Explanation:
See the following website

Dorlands Medical Dictionary
... acoustic reflex test, measurement of the acoustic reflex threshold by testing for ...
RPR) test for use with automated analyzers; used in clinical chemistry. ...
www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/thcp_dorlands_content.jsp?pg... ppdocs/us/common/dorlands/dorland/dmd-t-009.htm - 101k - Cached - Similar pages

Marian Greenfield
Local time: 02:25
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Elena Petelos: Apologies, but how is that related to Jörgen's link?
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
reflex test
suggested definition


Explanation:
http://www.stanfordhospital.com/pdf/labReflexTestingList-030...

Hi Jörgen,

It appears to be a test that is ordered after initial test results are in to clarify important diagnostic information to ensure appropriate levels of patient care.

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Note added at 7 mins (2005-02-13 19:48:55 GMT)
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As Elena says it is follow up testing...we were typing at the same time

Deborah do Carmo
Portugal
Local time: 07:25
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agree  OTMed (X): agreed
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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
reflex test
a test that is triggered by abnormal result of other test


Explanation:
In other words if a result of test A is above/below the limit (reflex-limit), test B is started automatically. Test B is a 'reflex' test and is activated bacause the reflex limit was violated.
Ca/Phosphorus concentration is one example of a reflex test situation in clinical biochemistry analyzers.

OTMed (X)
Poland
Local time: 08:25
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reflex test
Automatic follow up test based on a positive initial test


Explanation:
Suppose you select a pap smear reflex test. If your female patient has a positive pap smear, the laboratory will automatically screen for Human papilloma virus (HPV), because that is the next step in evaluation. If she has a negative pap smear they will not test for HPV. This is cost/effective & time efficient because then the doctor does not have to tick off two tests, one of which may be not necessary based on the negative outcome of the initial test. Further, the laboratory automatically proceeds to the next step of evaluation.
This also applies to thyroid function tests. An abnormal TSH, prompts the "reflex" evaluation of T4.

cmorin
Local time: 01:25
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reflex test
repeat-positive test >>>


Explanation:
"...initially-positive tests are repeated in duplicate. Repeat-positive test are confirmed for HIV 1 by Western Blot (WB)(reflex test) before being reported as Positive.......
more at


    Reference: http://www.pathology.med.unc.edu/path/labs/test
Maria Chmelarova
Local time: 02:25
Works in field
Native speaker of: Slovak

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Elena Petelos: Even your own reference states: AFTER repeat tests...western blot performed (REFLEX): Repeat-positive tests are confirmed for HIV 1 by Western Blot (WB) (reflex test) so OBVIOUSLY NOT repear-positive/You say "reflex test<>repeat positive" in your answer.
1 day 7 hrs
  -> What you mean by " repear-positive"? Thanks.
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