82665-1

LOINC code 82665-1 identifies "Total score [DAST]". Each of the 28 DAST items receive a score of 0 or 1. The total score is the sum of the item scores. A total score of 6 or above may indicate a substance abuse or dependence problem; however, some researchers have suggested different cutoff scores for different populations. [PMID:17306727]

This code measures Total Score in ^Patient. It belongs to the SURVEY.DAST class in the LOINC classification.

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.