71945-0
SurveysAscertain Dementia 8 [AD8]
Definition
Washington University researchers developed the two-minute "Ascertain Dementia 8" (AD8) eight-question screen to test for the probablility of a person having a dementia such as Alzheimer's. The AD8 Test relies on a friend or family member who knows the person well, known as an informant, to evaluate whether cognitive changes have caused the individual to have difficulties in performing everyday activities
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Ascertain dementia 8
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
AD8
Details
Class
PANEL.SURVEY.MTLHLTH
Order/Observation
N/A
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 71945-0?
LOINC code 71945-0 identifies "Ascertain Dementia 8 [AD8]". Washington University researchers developed the two-minute "Ascertain Dementia 8" (AD8) eight-question screen to test for the probablility of a person having a dementia such as Alzheimer's. The AD8 Test relies on a friend or family member who knows the person well, known as an informant, to evaluate whether cognitive changes have caused the individual to have difficulties in performing everyday activities
What does 71945-0 measure?
This code measures Ascertain dementia 8 in ^Patient. It belongs to the PANEL.SURVEY.MTLHLTH class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.