82674-3
SurveysAsthma Control Test [ACT]
Definition
The Asthma Control Test (ACT) is a patient-reported measure that assesses the degree of asthma control based on asthma symptoms, use of rescue medications, and effect of asthma on daily function. The 5 items ask the patient to rate asthma symptoms and related behaviors over the previous 4 weeks. Each item is scored on a scale of 1-5, with higher scores indicating greater asthma control. A total score of 20 or higher indicates well-controlled asthma [PMID: 19767070], while a total score of 19 or less indicates poorly controlled asthma [PMID: 16522452].
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Asthma Control Test
Property
-
Time Aspect
4W
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
ACT
Details
Class
PANEL.SURVEY.ACT
Order/Observation
Both
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 82674-3?
LOINC code 82674-3 identifies "Asthma Control Test [ACT]". The Asthma Control Test (ACT) is a patient-reported measure that assesses the degree of asthma control based on asthma symptoms, use of rescue medications, and effect of asthma on daily function. The 5 items ask the patient to rate asthma symptoms and related behaviors over the previous 4 weeks. Each item is scored on a scale of 1-5, with higher scores indicating greater asthma control. A total score of 20 or higher indicates well-controlled asthma [PMID: 19767070], while a total score of 19 or less indicates poorly controlled asthma [PMID: 16522452].
What does 82674-3 measure?
This code measures Asthma Control Test in ^Patient. It belongs to the PANEL.SURVEY.ACT 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.