71947-6
SurveysSt. Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) Examination [SLUMS]
Definition
The Saint Louis University Mental Status Examination (SLUMS) is a brief oral/written exam given to people that are suspected to have dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. The exam serves as a tool to indicate whether a doctor should consider further testing to diagnose dementia.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
St. Louis University mental status examination
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
SLUMS
Details
Class
PANEL.SURVEY.MTLHLTH
Order/Observation
N/A
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 71947-6?
LOINC code 71947-6 identifies "St. Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) Examination [SLUMS]". The Saint Louis University Mental Status Examination (SLUMS) is a brief oral/written exam given to people that are suspected to have dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. The exam serves as a tool to indicate whether a doctor should consider further testing to diagnose dementia.
What does 71947-6 measure?
This code measures St. Louis University mental status examination 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.