93016-4
ClinicalScale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia [SARA]
Definition
The Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA) is a clinical scale used to assess cerebellar ataxia. The scale includes 8 items that are related to gait, stance, sitting, speech, finger-chase test, nose-finger test, fast alternating movements and heel-shin test. A trained physician observes the participant perform these physical function tests and gives each one a value from the scale.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
SARA
Details
Class
PANEL.H&P
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
SARA panel
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 93016-4?
LOINC code 93016-4 identifies "Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia [SARA]". The Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA) is a clinical scale used to assess cerebellar ataxia. The scale includes 8 items that are related to gait, stance, sitting, speech, finger-chase test, nose-finger test, fast alternating movements and heel-shin test. A trained physician observes the participant perform these physical function tests and gives each one a value from the scale.
What does 93016-4 measure?
This code measures Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia in ^Patient. It belongs to the PANEL.H&P 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.