Attachment 5 Disease-Specific Data

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National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS)

Attachment 5 Disease-Specific Data

OMB: 0920-0728

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Overview

General
Animal Rabies
Anthrax
Arboviral
Babesiosis
Botulism
Brucellosis
Cholera
Congenital Rubella Syndrome
Congenital Syphilis
Cryptosporidiosis
Cyclosporiasis
Diphtheria
Giardia
Haemophilus Influenzae
Hansen's
Hepatitis
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Human Rabies
Invasive Pneumococcal Disease
Legionellosis
Leptospirosis
Listeria
Lyme
Malaria
Measles
Melioidosis
Mumps
Neisseria meningitidis
Novel Influenza A
Ped Flu Deaths
Pertussis
Plague
Polio
Polio Nonparalytic
Psittacosis
QFever
Rubella
Salmonella
SARS
Shigella
STD (not congenital)
STEC
STSS
TBRD
Tetanus
Trichinellosis
Typhoid
Varicella
Vibriosis


Sheet 1: General

Attachment 5: Disease-Specific Data
Form Approved OMB OMB No. 0920-0728, Exp. Date __________

Public reporting burden of this collection of information is estimated to average 10 hours per year (for States and Cities) or 5 hours per year (for Territories), including the time for reviewing instructions and completing and reviewing the collection of information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to CDC/ATSDR Information Collection Review Office, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS D­74, Atlanta, Georgia 30333; ATTN: PRA (0920-0728).


Subsequent tabs in this workbook describe the disease-specific data elements that are requested from each program area.

Sheet 2: Animal Rabies

Label/Short Name Description Value Set Code. Search in PHIN VADS using the following link (https://phinvads.cdc.gov/vads/SearchHome.action)
AnimalID Unique ID for animal submitted for rabies diagnosis
Date Collected Date animal collected for rabies diagnosis
Species Species of animal submitted for rabies diagnosis PHVS_AnimalSpecies_AnimalRabies
Sex Sex of animal PHVS_Sex_MFU
Age Age category of animal PHVS_AnimalAgeCategory_NND
Vax Status Rabies vaccination status of animal submitted for rabies diagnosis PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Human Exposure Was there a potential human exposure to the animal submitted PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Animal Exposure Was there a potential domestic animal exposure ot the animal submitted PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Latitude Latitutde of Animal Collection
Longitude Longitude of animal collection
Address Street Address of animal collection
City City of animal collection PHVS_City_USGS_GNIS
County County of animal collection PHVS_County_FIPS_6-4
State State of animal collection PHVS_State_FIPS_5-2
ZipCode Zip Code of animal collection
DFAResult Results of direct flourescent antibody test PHVS_PosNegUnk_CDC
Date DFA Date tested by DFA
DRIT Result Results of direct rapid immunohistochemistry test PHVS_PosNegUnk_CDC
Date DRIT Date tested by DRIT
Variant Rabies virus variant if typed PHVS_VirusVariantType_AnimalRabies
DateTyped Date rabies virus typed

Sheet 3: Anthrax

Label/Short Name Description Value Set Code. Search in PHIN VADS using the following link (https://phinvads.cdc.gov/vads/SearchHome.action)
Case Class Status Code Status of the case/event as suspect, probable, confirmed, or not a case per CSTE/CDC/ surveillance case definitions. PHVS_CaseClassStatus_NND
Case Status Determined How was the case status determined, from "Laboratory Results", "Clinical Presentation", "Epi Link"
State State reporting case PHVS_State_FIPS_5-2
State Case ID States use this field to link NEDSS investigations back to their own state investigations.
Date State Notified Date State Notified
County reporting the case County reporting the case PHVS_County_FIPS_6-4
Date local health department notified Date local health department notified
Person Reporting to CDC - Name Name of the person who is reporting the case to the CDC. This is the person that CDC should contract in a state if there are questions regarding this case notification.
Person Reporting to CDC - Phone Number Phone Number of the person who is reporting the case to the CDC. This is the person that CDC should contract in a state if there are questions regarding this case notification.
Treating HCP Name of the treating health care provider of the subject
HCP Phone Telephone number of the treating health care provider of the subject
MMWR year MMWR year of report
Event date Event Date ( earliest date associated with case)
Event Type Event Type from "Date Onset", "Date Diagnosis", "Date State Notified", "Date LHD notified", "Date Laboratory diagnosis"
Subject’s Sex Subject’s current sex PHVS_Sex_MFU
Pregnancy status Indicates whether the subject was pregnant at the time of the event. PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Date of Birth Birth Date (mm/yyyy)
Age at case investigation Subject age at time of case investigation
Age units at case investigation Subject age units at time of case investigation PHVS_AgeUnit_UCUM_NETSS
Country of usual residence Country of usual residence PHVS_CountryofBirth_CDC
Occupation Provide the subject's occupation
Date Onset Date Onset
Subject Address County County of residence of the subject PHVS_County_FIPS_6-4
Date Diagnosis Date Diagnosis
Clinical presentation Clinical Presentation (Cutaneus, Inhalation, Meningitis, GI/Oroph, Injection)
Hospitalized Was subject hospitalized because of this event? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Final treatment place List the place of final treatment (only to be sent during a bioterrorism event)
Admission Date Subject’s first admission date to the hospital for the condition covered by the investigation.
ICU Was the subject admitted to Intensive Care Unit for any length of time? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Mechanical ventilation Was the subject on mechanical ventilation for any length of time? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
AIG Did the subject receive Anthrax anti-toxin? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Raxibacumab Did the subject receive raxibacumab? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Outcome Clinical outcome of the patient ("Still hospitalized"; "Discharged"; "Died";"Other")
Discharge Date Subject's first discharge date from the hospital for the condition covered by the investigation.
Deceased Date If the subject died from this illness or complications associated with this illness, indicate the date of death
Autopsy If the subject died, was an autopsy performed? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Reporting Lab Name Name of Laboratory that reported test result.
Date Laboratory diagnosis Date Laboratory diagnosis
Date Sample Received at Lab Date Sample Received at Lab (accession date).
Date of Acute Specimen Collection The date the acute specimen was collected.
Date of Convalscent Specimen Collection The date the convalscent specimen was collected.
Resulted Test Name The lab test that was run on the specimen PHVS_LabTestName_CDC
Numeric Result Results expressed as numeric value/quantitative result.
Result Units The unit of measure for numeric result value. PHVS_UnitsOfMeasure_CDC
Coded Result Value Coded qualitative result value (e.g., Positive, Negative). PHVS_PosNegUnk_CDC
Organism Name The organism name as a test result. This element is used when the result was reported as an organism. PHVS_Microorganism_CDC
Lab Result Text Value Textual result value, used if result is neither numeric nor coded.
Result Status The Result Status is the degree of completion of the lab test. PHVS_ObservationResultStatus_HL7_2x
Specimens to CDC Were specimens or isolates sent to CDC for testing? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Interpretation Flag The interpretation flag identifies a result that is not typical as well as how it's not typical. Examples: Susceptible, Resistant, Normal, Above upper panic limits, below absolute low. PHVS_AbnormalFlag_HL7_2x
Exposure event If participated in a documented exposure event, give the name or location
Exposure response Participated in exposure response? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Exposure to animals Exposure to livestock/ wild mammals/ their body fluids? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Exposure to animals products Exposure to animal products? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Contact with undercooked meat Consumed or contact with undercooked or raw meat? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Gardened Gardened or other work with soil? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Bone meal If yes, was bone meal fertilizer or similar used? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Laboratory work Worked in a clinical or microbiological laboratory? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Unknown powder Exposed to unknown powder? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Suspicious mail Handled suspicious mail? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Similar illness Undiagnosed similar illness in friends, family, coworkers, or other contacts? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Similar food contact Consumed same food/drink as lab-confirmed anthrax case? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Similar exposures Exposed to the same environment, animal, or objects as a lab-confirmed anthrax case? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Illicit drugs Contact with illicit drugs? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Received injection Received an injection? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Took public transportation Took public transportation? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Transportation type If Took public transportation is "Yes", what form of transportation did the subject take ("Bus"; "Train";"Light rail"; "Subway"; "Ferry"; "Other")
Other transportation If the patient took Other form of public transportation, describe
Attended gathering Attended a large gathering (e.g., concert, sporting event)? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Congregate Attended a place where people congregate (e.g., shopping mall, relgious services)? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Travel Traveled out of county, state, or country? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Latitude Latitude of suspected exposure location (only to be sent during a bioterrorism event)
Longitude Longitude of suspected exposure location (only to be sent during a bioterrorism event)
Vaccine Was anthrax vaccine received? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Vaccine received If anthrax vaccine received is "Yes", specify what was received from "Post-exposure vaccine (1,2,or 3 doses)", "Partial series of pre-exposure vaccine", "Full series of pre-exposure vaccine"
Vaccine dose If anthrax vaccine received is "Yes" specify the number of doses received or vaccination status, from "1", "2", "3", "<5", "Outdated on annual boosters", "Fully updated on annual boosters", "Unknown"
Post exposure antibiotics Received Post-Exposure Antibiotics PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Antibiotics not taken Antibiotics not taken or discontinued? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Antibiotics not taken specify If Antibiotics were not taken or were discontinued is "Yes", select the primary reason why they were not taken "Low perceived risk", "Adverse events", "Fear of side effects", "Other", "Unknown"

Sheet 4: Arboviral

Label/Short Name Description Value Set Code. Search in PHIN VADS using the following link (https://phinvads.cdc.gov/vads/SearchHome.action)
StateID State-assigned investigation identification code
Year Current year (new)
State State of residence
County County of residence
Week Week of report (new)
OnsetDate Date of onset of symptoms consistent with arboviral infection
ImportedFrom Likely location of acquisition of arboviral infection
CountryOfOrigin Country in which infection was likely acquired
StateOfOrigin State in which infection was likely acquired
ForeignResident (New)
Arbovirus Type of arboviral infection
CaseStatus Case classification according to CDC/CSTE surveillance case definitions
Age Age at time of case investigation
AgeUnit Age units
BirthDate Date of Birth
Sex Current sex
Race Race
Ethnicity Ethnicity
ClinicalSyndrome General clinical presentation
Fever Clinical Sign/Symptom
Headache Clinical Sign/Symptom
Rash Clinical Sign/Symptom
NauseaVomiting Clinical Sign/Symptom
Diarrhea Clinical Sign/Symptom
Myalgia Clinical Sign/Symptom
ArthralgiaArthritis Clinical Sign/Symptom
ParesisParalysis Clinical Sign/Symptom
StiffNeck Clinical Sign/Symptom
AlteredMentalStatus Clinical Sign/Symptom
Seizures Clinical Sign/Symptom
StateLocalPublicHealthLab Testing performed at:
CDCLab Testing performed at:
CommercialLab Testing performed at:
Serum1Collected Was Serum1 collected?
Serum1CollectedDate When was Serum1 collected?
Serum2Collected Was Serum2 collected?
Serum2CollectedDate When was Serum2collected?
CSFCollected Was CSF collected?
CSFCollectedDate When was CSF collected?
CSFPLeocytosis

SerumIgM

SerumPRNT

SerumPCRorNAT

SerumPairedAntibody

CSFIgM

CSFPRNT

CSFPCRorNAT

Hospitalized Patient was hospitalized as a result of arboviral illness
Fatality Patient died as a result of arboviral infection
DateOfDeath Date of death
LabAcquired Patient likely acquired infection due to occupational exposure in a laboratory setting
NonLabAcquired Patient likely acquired infection due to occupational exposure in a non-laboratory setting
BloodDonor Patient donated blood within 30 days prior to illness onset
BloodTransfusion Patient received a blood transfusion within 30 days prior to illness onet
OrganDonor Patient donated a solid organ within 30 days prior to illness onset
OrganTransplant Patient received a solid organ transplant within 30 days prior to illness onset
BreastFedInfant Patient was a breastfed infant at time of illness onset
InfectedInUtero Patient likely acquired infection in utero
Pregnant Patient acquired infection during pregnancy
AFP Patient suffered acute flaccid paralysis
IdentifiedByBloodDonorScreening Infection identified through blood donor screening
DateOfDonation Date of blood donation
LabTestingBy Source of diagnostic testing
TransmissionOrigin

TransmissionMode

BloodTissueBorneTransmission

DomesticTravelDestinationLast

DomesticTravelDestination2ndLast

DomesticTravelDestination3rdLast

ForeignTravelDestinationLast

ForeignTravelDestination2ndLast

ForeignTravelDestination3rdLast

DateUSReturn

DurationDaysTravelOutsideUS

ReasonTravel

PreTravelHealthConsultation

CountryBirth

ResidenceStatus

DurationMonthsVisitOrLiveUS

MilitaryStatus

ClinicalSyndrome2

DurationDaysHospitalized

ICUAdmission

SevereEncephalitis

SevereSeizure

SevereMeningitis

SevereAcuteFlaccidParalysis

SevereGuillainBarreSyndrome

SevereHemorrhageShock

SeverePlasmaLeakage

SevereAcuteLiverFailure

SevereAcuteMyocarditis

SevereMultiSystemOrganFailure

SevereOtherSevereSigns

SevereUnknown

PreExistingAsthma

PreExistingChronicHeart

PreExistingChronicLiver

PreExistingChronicRenal

PreExistingDiabetesMellitus

PreExistingSickleCell

PreExistingHyperlipidemia

PreExistingHypertension

PreExistingObesity

PreExistingPregnancy

PreExistingThyroidDisease

PreExistingOther

PreExistingUnknown

S1DENVCollected

S1DENVCollectedDate

S1IgMAntiDENV

S1MolecularDENV

S1OtherDENVMethod

S1OtherDENVResult

S2DENVCollected

S2DENVCollectedDate

S2IgMAntiDENV

S2MolecularDENV

S2OtherDENVMethod

S2OtherDENVResult

OtherSpecCollected

OtherSpecType

OtherSpecCollectedDate

OtherSpecDENVMethod

OtherSpecDENVResult

DENVSeroType

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Sheet 5: Babesiosis

Label/Short Name Description Value Set Code. Search in PHIN VADS using the following link (https://phinvads.cdc.gov/vads/SearchHome.action)
Date Submitted Date the case report form (extended variables) was submitted to CDC
Clinician Name Name of treating clinician
Clinician Phone Phone number for treating clinician
Symptomatic Was the case-patient symptomatic? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
ClinicalManifestation Did the case-patient have any clinical manifestations of babesiosis? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Asplenic Is the case-patient asplenic? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Reason for Splenectomy Why was the case-patient's spleen removed?
Date of Splenectomy Date of splenectomy
Symptoms Indicate case-patient's signs and symptoms
Symptom Fever Did the case-patient have a fever? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Temperature If fever was indicated, specify temperature (observation includes units)
Temperature Units If fever was indicated, specify Fahrenheit or Celsius PHVS_TemperatureUnit_UCUM
Symptom Headache Did the case-patient have a headache? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Symptom Myalgia Did the case-patient have myalgia? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Symptom Anemia Did the case-patient have anemia? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Symptom Chills Did the case-patient have chills? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Symptom Arthralgia Did the case-patient have arthralgia? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Symptom Thrombocytopenia Did the case-patient have thrombocytopenia? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Symptom Sweats Did the case-patient have sweats? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Symptom Nausea Did the case-patient have nausea? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Symptom Hepatomegaly Did the case-patient have hepatomegaly? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Symptom Splenomegaly Did the case-patient have splenomegaly? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Symptom Cough Did the case-patient have a cough? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Symptoms Other Indicate any additional symptoms or clinical manifestations
Complications Select all complications
Risk Factor Immunosuppressed At the time of diagnosis, was the case-patient immunosuppressed? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Risk Factor Immune Condition If the case-patient reported being immunosuppressed, what was the cause?
Hospitalization If the case-patient was hospitalized, indicate the length in days of the hospitalization.
Death Related to Babesiosis Was the case-patient's death related to the Babesia infection? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Treatment Did the case-patient receive antimicrobial treatment for Babesia infection? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Treatment Medications If the case-patient was treated, specify which drugs were administered.
Transfusion Associated Recipient Was the case-patient’s infection transfusion associated? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Transfusion Associated Donor Was the case-patient a blood donor identified during a transfusion investigation? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Outdoor Activities In the eight weeks before symptom onset or diagnosis (use earlier date), did the case-patient engage in outdoor activities? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Outdoor Activities Type Specify outdoor activities
Occupation Indicate case-patient's occupation
Wooded Areas In the eight weeks before symptom onset or diagnosis (use earlier date), did the case-patient spend time outdoors in or near wooded or brushy areas? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
History of Babesiosis Does the case-patient have a previous history of babesiosis in the last 12 months (prior to this report)? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Date of Previous Babesiosis Date of previous babesiosis diagnosis
Tick Bite In the eight weeks before symptom onset or diagnosis (use earlier date), did the case-patient notice any tick bites? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Tick Bite Date When did the tick bite occur (approximate dates accepted)?
Tick Bite Place Where (geographic location) did the tick bite occur (city, state, country)?
Travel In the eight weeks before symptom onset or diagnosis (use earlier date), did the case-patient travel (check all that apply)?
Travel Date When did the travel occur?
Travel Place Where did the case-patient travel (city, state, country)?
Infected In Utero Was the case-patient an infant born to a mother who had babesiosis or Babesia infection during pregnancy? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Mother Test Positive After Delivery Did the case-patient's mother test positive for babesiosis after delivery? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Mother Test Positive Before Delivery Did the case-patient's mother test positive for babesiosis before or at the time of delivery? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Mother Confirmed Positive Date Date of mother's earliest positive test result
Blood Donor Screening Donors who have been identified as having a Babesia infection through routine blood donor screening (e.g., IND) by the blood collection agency. May or may not be symptomatic. PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Blood Donor Did the case-patient donate blood in the 8 weeks prior to onset? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Date of Donation Date of blood donation(s)
Linked Recipient Was a transfusion recipient(s) identified for the case-patient's donation? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Blood Recipient Did the case-patient receive a blood transfusion in the 8 weeks prior to onset? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Date of Transfusion Date of blood transfusion(s)
Implicated Product If a blood product was implicated, specify which type of product.
Linked Donor Was a blood donor identified for the case-patient's transfusion? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Organ Donor Did the case-patient donate an organ in the 30 days prior to onset? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Organ Transplant Did the case-patient receive an organ in the 30 days prior to onset? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Lab Test Indicate each test performed (repeat variables as necessary). PHVS_LabTestName_Babesiosis
Date of Specimen Collection Provide the date the specimen was collected
Lab Information on whether the specimen was tested in public health labs or exclusively in commercial laboratories.
Coded Result Coded qualitative result value (e.g., positive, negative). PHVS_PosNegUnkNotDone_CDC
Numeric Result Results expressed as numeric value/quantitative result (e.g., titer).
Babesia Species Provide species identified by the laboratory test (if applicable). PHVS_LabResult_Babesiosis
Parasitemia Estimated number of infected erythrocytes expressed as a percentage of the total erythrocytes.
Confirmed SPHL Was the diagnosis confirmed at the state public health laboratory? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Date of Onset Approx If exact date of illness onset is not known, provide approximate date (mm/yyyy).
Date of Death Approx If exact date of death is not known, provide approximate date (mm/yyyy).
Date Approx Is the date provided an approximation? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Case Classification Indicate the case classification status (confirmed, probable, suspect, unknown)

Sheet 6: Botulism

Label/Short Name Description Value Set Code. Search in PHIN VADS using the following link (https://phinvads.cdc.gov/vads/SearchHome.action)
Botulism Lab Confirmed Was botulism laboratory confirmed from patient specimen? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
C. Botulinum Isolated Was C. botulinum/ C. baratii/ or C. butyricum isolated in culture from patient specimen? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Botulinum toxin Isolated Was botulinum toxin confirmed from patient specimen? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Toxin Type Clin If clinical specimen positive, what was its toxin type?
Transmission Category What was the transmission category (e.g., foodborne, wound, infant, other/unknown)?
Botulism Food Source Code If food is known or thought to be the source, please specify food type: PHVS_BotulismFoodSourceType_FDD
Botulism Food Source Other If “Other,” please specify other food type:
Food Tested Was food tested? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Food Tested Method The technique or method used to perform the test and obtain the test results. Examples: Serum Neutralization, Titration, dipstick, test strip, anaerobic culture. Should include mouse bioassay, PCR, ELISA, Culture
Food Botulism Positive Was food positive for botulism? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Food Bot Positive_Specify If food positive, what was the food item?
Food Toxin Type Code If food was positive, what was its toxin type? PHVS_BotulinumToxinType_FDD
Food Toxin Type Other If “Other,” please specify other toxin type:
Non-food Vehicle If not foodborne botulism, what was the vehicle/exposure (e.g., black tar heroin)
Botulism Other Indicator Does the patient have Other Clinical based Botulism? PHVS_YesNo_HL7_2x
Botulism Laboratory Confirmed Was botulism laboratory confirmed from patient specimen? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Epi-linked If botulism not laboratory confirmed from patient specimen or food, was case epi-linked to a confirmed botulism case?
Comments Space to add in general comments
Reporting Lab Name Name of Laboratory that reported test result.
Reporting Lab CLIA Number CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act) identifier for the laboratory that performed the test.
Local record ID (case ID) Sending system-assigned local ID of the case investigation with which the subject is associated. This field has been added to provide the mapping to the case/investigation to which this lab result is associated. This field should appear exactly as it appears in OBR-3 of the Case Notification.
Filler Order Number A laboratory generated number that identifies the test/order instance.
Ordered Test Name Ordered Test Name is the lab test ordered by the physician. It will always be included in an ELR, but there are many instances in which the user entering manual reports will not have access to this information.
Date of Specimen Collection The date the specimen was collected.
Specimen Site This indicates the physical location, of the subject, where the specimen originated. Examples include: Right Internal Jugular, Left Arm, Buttock, Right Eye, etc. PHVS_BodySite_CDC
Specimen Number A laboratory generated number that identifies the specimen related to this test.
Specimen Source The medium from which the specimen originated. Examples include whole blood, saliva, urine, etc. PHVS_Specimen_CDC
Specimen Details Specimen details if specimen information entered as text.
Date Sample Received at Lab Date Sample Received at Lab (accession date).
Sample Analyzed date The date and time the sample was analyzed by the laboratory.
Lab Report Date Date result sent from Reporting Laboratory.
Report Status The status of the lab report. PHVS_ResultStatus_HL7_2x
Resulted Test Name The lab test that was run on the specimen. PHVS_LabTestName_CDC
Numeric Result Results expressed as numeric value/quantitative result.
Result Units The unit of measure for numeric result value. PHVS_UnitsOfMeasure_CDC
Coded Result Value Coded qualitative result value (e.g., Positive, Negative). PHVS_LabTestResultQualitative_CDC
Organism Name The organism name as a test result. This element is used when the result was reported as an organism. PHVS_Microorganism_CDC
Lab Result Text Value Textual result value, used if result is neither numeric nor coded.
Result Status The Result Status is the degree of completion of the lab test. PHVS_ObservationResultStatus_HL7_2x
Interpretation Flag The interpretation flag identifies a result that is not typical as well as how it's not typical. Examples: Susceptible, Resistant, Normal, Above upper panic limits, below absolute low. PHVS_AbnormalFlag_HL7_2x
Reference Range From The reference range from value allows the user to enter the value on one end of a expected range of results for the test. This is used mostly for quantitative results.
Reference Range To The reference range to value allows the user to enter the value on the other end of a valid range of results for the test. This is used mostly for quantitative results.
Test Method The technique or method used to perform the test and obtain the test results. Examples: Serum Neutralization, Titration, dipstick, test strip, anaerobic culture. PHVS_LabTestMethods_CDC Should include mouse bioassay, PCR, ELISA, Culture
Lab Result Comments Comments having to do specifically with the lab result test. These are the comments from the NTE segment if the result was originally an Electronic Laboratory Report.
Date received in state public health lab Date the isolate was received in state public health laboratory.
Track Isolate Track Isolate functionality indicator PHVS_TrueFalse_CDC
Patient status at specimen collection Patient status at specimen collection PHVS_PatientLocationStatusAtSpecimenCollection
Isolate received in state public health lab Isolate received in state public health lab PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Reason isolate not received Reason isolate not received PHVS_IsolateNotReceivedReason_NND
Reason isolate not received (Other) Reason isolate not received (Other)
Date received in state public health lab Date received in state public health lab
State public health lab isolate id number State public health lab isolate id number
Case confirmed at state public health lab Case confirmed at state public health lab PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Case confirmed at CDC lab Case confirmed at CDC lab

Sheet 7: Brucellosis

Label/Short Name Description Value Set Code. Search in PHIN VADS using the following link (https://phinvads.cdc.gov/vads/SearchHome.action)
Specimen Number A laboratory generated number that identifies the specimen related to this test.
Date First Submitted Date/time the notification was first sent to CDC. This value does not change after the original notification.
Case Outbreak indicator Denotes whether the reported case was associated with an identified outbreak. PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Source of Infection What is the source of infection from list "naturally-acquired", "lab-aquired", "bioterrorism"
Outbreak source If case outbreak indicator is "Yes", what was the common exposure source, including "Food consumption", "Occupational exposure", "Recreational exposure", "Family", "Close contact", "Sexual contact"
State Case ID States use this field to link NEDSS investigations back to their own state investigations.
Health care provider Health care provider name
Local Subject ID The local ID of the subject/entity.
Health care provider Health care provider phone number
Person Reporting to CDC - Name Name of the person who is reporting the case to the CDC. This is the person that CDC should contract in a state if there are questions regarding this case notification.
Person Reporting to CDC - Phone Number Phone Number of the person who is reporting the case to the CDC. This is the person that CDC should contract in a state if there are questions regarding this case notification.
Subject Address State State of residence of the subject PHVS_State_FIPS_5-2
Subject Address County County of residence of the subject PHVS_County_FIPS_6-4
Age at case investigation Subject age at time of case investigation
Age units at case investigation Subject age units at time of case investigation PHVS_AgeUnit_UCUM_NETSS
Subject’s Sex Subject’s current sex PHVS_Sex_MFU
Pregnancy status Indicates whether the subject was pregnant at the time of the event. PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Country of Birth Country of Birth PHVS_CountryofBirth_CDC
Ethnic Group Code Based on the self-identity of the subject as Hispanic or Latino PHVS_EthnicityGroup_CDC_Unk
Race Category Field containing one or more codes that broadly refer to the subject’s race(s). PHVS_RaceCategory_CDC
Occupation Occupation of the case patient, from list "Animal Research", "Medical Research", "Dairy", "Laboratory", "Wildlife", "Rancher", "Slaughterhouse", "Tannery/rendering", "Veterinarian/Vet Tech", "Lives w/person of with an occupation listed here", "Other"
Case Class Status Code Status of the case/event as suspect, probable, confirmed, or not a case per CSTE/CDC/ surveillance case definitions. PHVS_CaseClassStatus_NND
Stage of disease Stage of disease, inlcuding "Acute", "Subacute", "Chronic", "Unknown"
Fever Did patient have a fever? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Fever onset date Onset date of fatigue
Maximum temperature Maximum temperature reported
Temperature Units Specify fahrenheit or celsius PHVS_TemperatureUnit_UCUM
Sweats Experienced sweats PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Sweats onset date Onset date of sweats
arthralgia Experienced arthralgia? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
arthragia onset date Onset date of arthralgia
headache Experienced headache PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
headache onset date Onset date of headache
Fatigue Experienced fatigue PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Fatigue date of onset Onset date of fatigue
Anorexia Experienced anorexia PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Anorexia Onset date Onset date of anorexia
Myalgia Experienced myalgia PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Myalgia onset date Onset date of myalgia
weight loss Experienced weight loss PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
weight loss onset date Onset date of weight loss
endocarditis Experienced endocarditis? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
endocarditis onset date Onset date of endocarditis
Orchitis Experienced orchitis PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Orchitis onset date Onset date of orchitis
Epididymitis Experienced epididymitis? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Epididymitis onset date Onset date of epididymitis
Hepatomegaly Experienced hepatomegaly PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Hepatomegaly onset date Onset date of hepatomegaly
splenomegaly Experienced splenomegaly PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
splenomegaly onset date Onset date of splenomegaly
Arthritis Experienced athritis? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Arthritis onset date Onset date of arthritis
Meningitis Experienced meningitis PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Meningitis onset date Onset date of meningitis
spondylitis Experienced spondylitis PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
spondylitis onset date Onset date of spondylitis
Symptoms Other Were other symptoms or signs experienced PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Symptoms Other details Describe other symptoms or signs experienced
Symptoms Other onset date Details of other symptoms experienced
Hospitalized Was subject hospitalized because of this event? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Admission Date Subject’s first admission date to the hospital for the condition covered by the investigation.
Discharge Date Subject's first discharge date from the hospital for the condition covered by the investigation.
Subject Died Did the subject die from this illness or complications of this illness? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Deceased Date If the subject died from this illness or complications associated with this illness, indicate the date of death
Treatment status Status of treatment at time of case notification ("Currently under treatment", "Completed treatment", "Not treated", "No Response")
Treated doxycycline treated with doxycycline? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Dose of doxycycline dosage of doxycycline prescribed
Days of doxycycline days of doxycycline prescribed
Treated with rifampin treated with rifampin? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
dosage of rifampin dosage of rifampin prescribed
days of rifampin days of rifampin prescribed
Treated with streptomycin treated with streptomycin? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
dosage of streptomycin dosage of streptomycin prescribed
days of streptomycin days of streptomycin prescribed
treated with other drug 1 treated with other drug 1? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
name of other drug 1 If Other drug 1 is "Yes", list name of the drug
dose of other drug 1 If Other drug 1 is "Yes", list the prescribed dosage of this drug
Days other drug 1 If Other drug 1 is "Yes", list the prescribed duration of this drug
treated with other drug 2 treated with other drug 2? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
name of other drug 2 If Other drug 2 is "Yes", list name of the drug
dose of other drug 2 If Other drug 2 is "Yes", list the prescribed dosage of this drug
Days other drug 2 If Other drug 2 is "Yes", list the prescribed duration of this drug
treated with other drug 3 treated with other drug 3? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
name of other drug 3 If Other drug 3 is "Yes", list name of the drug
dose of other drug 3 If Other drug 3 is "Yes", list the prescribed dosage of this drug
Days other drug 3 If Other drug 3 is "Yes", list the prescribed duration of this drug
Travel In the 6 months prior to illness onset did the subject travel outside of the state of residence? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
travel location 1 Location of travel 1
Travel departure date 1 If traveled, departure date to first destination
Travel return date 1 If traveled, return date from first destination
travel location 2 Location of travel 2
Travel departure date 2 If traveled, departure date to second destination
Travel return date 2 If traveled, return date from second destination
Animal Contact In the 6 months prior to illness onset, did the subject have animal contact? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Birthing product animal Which animal(s) did case patient have contact with birthing products ("Cow", "Pig", "Goat", "Sheep", "Dog", "Deer", "Bison", "Elk", "Other")
Birthing product animal other Other animal with which case patient had contact with birthing products
Skinning contact with animal Which animal did case patient have contact with skinning/slaughtering ("Cow", "Pig", "Goat", "Sheep", "Dog", "Deer", "Bison", "Elk", "Other")?
Skinning contact with other animal If animal skinned/slaughtered is "Other", describe which animal(s) the case patient had contact with
Hunt animal contact Which animal(s) did case patient hunt, from list "Cow", "Pig", "Goat", "Sheep", "Dog", "Deer", "Bison", "Elk", "Other"
Hunt other animal If type of animal hunted is "Other", specify the type(s) of animal(s) hunted
Animal Other Contact Type If Type of animal contact is "Other" describe the contact
Other Animal Contact If Type of animal contact is "Other", which animal did case patient have this type of contact including "Cow", "Pig", "Goat", "Sheep", "Dog", "Deer", "Bison", "Elk", "Other"
Other animal contact If Type of animal contact is "Other" and animal is "Other" which animal did case patient have this type of contact
Birthing product own animal If case patient had contact with birthing products, who owned the animal ("Case", " Private", " Wild", " Commercial", " Unknown")
Skinning contact owned Who owned the animal which the case patient had contact with skinning/slaughter ("Case", " Private", " Wild", " Commercial", " Unknown")
Hunt own animal Who owned the animal which the case patient had contact with hunting from list "Case", " Private", " Wild", " Commercial", " Unknown"
Other animal owned If animal contact type was "Other", describe who owned the animal from this contact, from list "Case", " Private", " Wild", " Commercial", " Unknown"
Consumed meat or dairy In the 6 months prior to illness onset, did the subject consume unpasteurized dairy or undercooked meat? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Milk animal source If the subject consumed unpasteurized milk from which animal(s) "Cow", "Pig", "Goat", "Sheep", "Dog", "Deer", "Bison", "Elk", "Other"
Milk Animal other If milk animal source is "Other", describe which animal this milk product was from
Cheese Consumed fresh or soft cheese from which animal(s), including "Cow", "Pig", "Goat", "Sheep", "Dog", "Deer", "Bison", "Elk", "Other"
Other animal source of cheese If animal source of cheese is "Other", which animal(s) was the source of cheese
Meat animal source Consumed undercooked meat from which animal(s) "Cow", "Pig", "Goat", "Sheep", "Dog", "Deer", "Bison", "Elk", "Other"
Meat animal other If animal source of meat is "Other", list the animal source(s) from which the case patient consumed meat
Food product other If food product is "Other", describe other food consumed
Food product animal source If food product is "Other", select the animal sources of this food from list "Cow", "Pig", "Goat", "Sheep", "Dog", "Deer", "Bison", "Elk", "Other"
Food Animal other If food product and animal are "Other", describe which animal this other food was from
Milk source country Country milk was from, "U.S.", "Other"
Milk source other 1 If milk source country is "Other", list country PHVS_CountryofBirth_CDC
Milk source other 2 If milk source country is "Other", list country PHVS_CountryofBirth_CDC
Cheese source country Country where the cheese product was from. Notification types include "U.S.", "Other"
Country cheese was from 1 If cheese source country is "Other", list country PHVS_CountryofBirth_CDC
Country cheese was from 2 If cheese source country is "Other", list country PHVS_CountryofBirth_CDC
Meat source country Country meat was from, "U.S.", "Other"
Meat source other 1 If meat source country is "Other", list country PHVS_CountryofBirth_CDC
Meat source other 2 If meat source country is "Other", list country PHVS_CountryofBirth_CDC
Food product source country Country where the food product was from. Notification types include "U.S.", "Other"
Food source other 1 If food source country is "Other", list country PHVS_CountryofBirth_CDC
Food source other 2 If food source country is "Other", list country PHVS_CountryofBirth_CDC
Is this case epi-linked to a laboratory-confirmed case? Is this case epi-linked to a laboratory-confirmed case? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Similar illness Similar illness in contact of the subject? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Close contact If epi-link to a laboratory-confirmed case or similar illness in a close contact are "Yes", then select the relationship of the contact ("Household", "Neighbor", "Co-worker", "Other")
Close contact Other If Close Contact is "Other", then describe the relationship of the contact
Exposure to Brucella Was the case patient exposed to Brucella, from the list "Clinical specimen", "Isolate", "Vaccine", "Unknown"
Location of Exposure If Brucella exposure is selected, where did exposure occur, from list "Clinical", "Laboratory", "Farm/ranch", "Surgery", "Unknown", "Other"
Location of Exposure, other If location of exposure to Brucella is "Other", specify exposure location
Risk of exposure Exposure risk classificaiton ("high", "low", "Unknown")
Exposure to Brucella vaccine If case patient was exposed to "Vaccine", choose which vaccine patient was exposed to, from list "S19", "RB51", "Rev1", "Other"
PEP received Did the subject receive post exposure prophylaxis? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
no PEP was taken If the case-patient had a known eposure to Brucella and PEP was not taken, why not, from list "Unaware of exposure", "Unavailable", "Allergic", "Pregnant", "Unknown", "Other"
no PEP was taken other If no PEP taken reason was "Other", desribe the reason PEP was not taken
Complete PEP Did the patient complete PEP regimen ("Yes","No", "Unknown", "Partial"?
Partial PEP If PEP completed is "Partial", Explain why partial pep was taken
Earliest Date Reported to State Earliest date reported to state public health system
Reporting Lab Name Name of Laboratory that reported test result.
Reporting Lab City City location of Laboratory that reported test result.
Reporting Lab State State Laboratory that reported test result. PHVS_State_FIPS_5-2
Reporting Lab Zip Zip code of Laboratory that reported test result.
Received from Received from (e.g., lab name, clinician, etc)
Received city Received from city
Received state Received from state PHVS_State_FIPS_5-2
Date Sample Received at Lab Date Sample Received at Lab (accession date).
Agglutination test name Name of agglutination test used
Acute total titer Acute Total antibody titer
Convalscent total titer Convalscent Total antibody titer
Positive Result Based on the acute and covalscent titers for the agglutination test used, what is the result of the paired total antibody titers (e.g., Positive, Negative, Unknown)? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Agglutination cut off Cut off value of a positive result for the Agglutination test used
Acute IgG titer Agglutination Acute IgG agglutination titer
Convalscent IgG titer Agglutination Convalscent IgG agglutination titer
Agglutination Positive Result Based on the acute and covalscent titers for the agglutination test used, what is the result of the paired IgG titers (e.g., Positive, Negative, Unknown)? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
ELISA test name Name of the ELISA test used
Acute IgG ELISA titer Acute IgG ELISA titer
Convalscent IgG ELISA titer Convalscent IgG ELISA titer
ELISA IgG Positive Result Based on the acute and covalscent titers for the IgG ELISA test used, what is the result of the paired IgG titers (e.g., Positive, Negative, Unknown)? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Acute IgM ELISA titer Acute IgM ELISA titer
Convalscent IgM ELISA titer Convalscent IgM ELISA titer
ELISA IgM Positive Result Based on the acute and covalscent titers for the IgM ELISA test used, what is the result of the paired IgM titers (e.g., Positive, Negative, Unknown)? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
ELISA test cut off ELISA test cut off
Date of Acute Serum Specimen Collection The date the acute serum specimen was collected.
Date of Convalscent Serum Specimen Collection The date the convalscent serum specimen was collected.
Rose Bengal titer Rose Bengal titer
Rose Bengal positive result Result of Rose Bengal test (e.g., Positive, Negative, Unknown)? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Rose Bengal test cut off Cut off value of a positive result for the Rose Bengal test
Coombs Titer Coombs Titer
Coombs Titer positive result Result of Coombs test (e.g., Positive, Negative, Unknown)? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Coombs test cut off Cut off value of a positive result for the Coombs test
Other serologic test name 1 Name of other serologic test used 1
Other serologic test titer or value 1 Titer or value of other serologic test 1
Other serologic test 1 positive Result of other serologic test 1 (e.g., Positive, Negative, Unknown)? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Other serologic test 1 cut off Cut off value of a positive result for the Other test used 1
Other serologic test name 2 Name of other serologic test used 2
Other serologic test value 2 Value of other serologic test 2
Other serologic test 2 positive Result of other serologic test 2 (e.g., Positive, Negative, Unknown)? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Other serologic test 2 cut off Cut off value of a positive result for the Other test used 2
PCR If PCR was done, select on which specimens it was used ("Blood", "Abscess/wound", "Bone marrow", "CSF", "Other")
PCR other specimen Describe the specimen if specimen tested by PCR was "Other"
Date specimen for PCR collected The date the specimen was collected for PCR
PCR positive Result of PCR (e.g., Positive, Negative, Unknown)? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
PCR Species identified What Brucella species were identified as a result of PCR ("abortus", "canis", "melitensis", "suis", "ceti", "inopinata", "microti", "neotomae", "pinnipedalis")
Culture If culture was done, which specimens were used ("Blood", "Abscess/wound", "Bone marrow", "CSF", "Other")
Culture other specimen Describe the specimen if specimen tested by culture was "Other"
Date specimen for culture was collected The date the specimen was collected for culture
Culture positive Result of culture (e.g., Positive, Negative, Unknown)? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Culture Species identified What Brucella species were identified as a result of culture ("abortus", "canis", "melitensis", "suis", "ceti", "inopinata", "microti", "neotomae", "pinnipedalis")
Pre antimicrobials Were specimens collected before antimicrobials were taken PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Select Agent Reporting Was the select agent reported to CDC PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Lab exposure Did a laboratory exposure occur during manipulation of an isolate? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Exposure reported If a laboratory exposure is "Yes", was it reported? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Specimens to CDC Were specimens or isolates sent to CDC for testing? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Specimens still avaialble are clinical specimens or isolates still avaialble for further testing? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC

Sheet 8: Cholera

Label/Short Name Description Value Set Code. Search in PHIN VADS using the following link (https://phinvads.cdc.gov/vads/SearchHome.action)
AGEMM Age in months
AGEYY Age in years
CDCNUM CDC Number
CITY City
COUNTY County
DATECOMP Date completing form
DOB Date of birth
ETHNICITY Hispanic or Latino origin?
FDANUM FDA Number
FNAME First 3 letters of first name
LNAME First 3 letters of last name
OCCUPAT Occupation
RACE Race
SEX Sex
STATE State of exposure (usually reporting state)
STEPINUM State Number
STLABNUM State Lab Number
FEVER Fever
NAUSEA Nausea
VOMIT Vomiting
DIARRHEA Diarrhea
VISBLOOD Bloody stool
CRAMPS Abdominal cramps
HEADACHE Headache
MUSCPAIN Muscle Pain
CELLULIT Cellulitis
BULLAE Bullae
SHOCK Shock
OTHER Other
MAXTEMP Symptom: Maximum temp of fever
CENFAR Fever measured in units of C or F
NUMSTLS Symptom: # of stools/24 hours
CELLSITE Symptom: Site of cellulitis
BULLSITE Symtom: Site of Bullae
OTHSPEC2 Symptom: Specify other Symptoms
AMPMSYMP Seafood Investigation: Onset in am or pm
ANTIBYN Did patient receive antibiotics?
Descant1 Name of 1st Antibiotic
Descant2 Name of 2nd Antibiotic
Descant3 Name of 3rd Antibiotic
ANTNAM01 Name of 1st Antibiotic (old)
ANTNAM02 Name of 2nd Antibiotic (old)
ANTNAM03 Name of 3rd Antibiotic (old)
ANTNAM04 Name of 4th Antibiotic (old)
BEGANT1 Date began Antibiotic #1
BEGANT2 Date began Antibiotic #2
BEGANT3 Date began Antibiotic #3
BEGANT4 Date began Antibiotic #4
CDCISOL CDC Isolate No.
DATEADMN Date admitted to hospital
DATEDIED Date of death
DATEDISC Date of discharge from hospital
DATESYMP Date of symptom onset
DURILL # days ill
ENDANT1 Date ended Antibiotic #1
ENDANT2 Date ended Antibiotic #2
ENDANT3 Date ended Antibiotic #3
ENDANT4 Date ended Antibiotic #4
GSURGTYP Pre-existing: Type of gastric surgery
HEMOTYPE Pre-exisiting: Type of hemotological disease
HHSYMP Hour of symptom onset
HOSPYN Hospitalized?
IMMTYPE Pre-exisiting: Type of Immunodeficiency
LIVTYPE Pre-exisiting: type of liver disease
MALTYPE Pre-existing: Type of Malignancy
MISYMP Minute of symptom exposure
OTHCONSP Pre-existing: Type of Other condition
PATDIE Did patient die?
PEPULCER Pre-existing: Peptic ulcer
ALCOHOL Pre-existing: Alcoholism
DIABETES Pre-existing: Diabetes
INSULIN Pre-existing: on insulin?
GASSURG Pre-existing: Gastric surgery
HEART Pre-existing: Heart disease
HEARTFAL Pre-existing: Heart failure?
HEMOTOL Pre-existing: Hematologic disease
IMMUNOD Pre-existing: Immunodeficiency
LIVER Pre-existing: Liver disease
MALIGN Pre-existing: Malignancy
RENAL Pre-existing: Renal disease
RENTYPE Pre-existing: Type of renal disease
OTHCOND Pre-existing: Other
TRTANTI Type of treatment received: antibiotics
TRTCHEM Type of treatment received: chemotherapy
TRTRADIO Type of treatment received: radiotherapy
TRTSTER Type of treatment received: systemic steroids
TRTIMMUN Type of treatment received: immunosuppressants
TRTACID Type of treatment received: antacids
TRTULCER Type of treatment received: H2 Blocker or other ulcer medication
SEQDESC Describe Sequelae
SEQUELAE Sequelae?
TRTACISP If previously treated with Antacids, specifiy
TRTANTSP If previously treated with Antibiotics, specifiy
TRTCHESP If previously treated with chemotherapy, specifiy
TRTIMMSP If previously treated with immunosuppressants, specifiy
TRTRADSP If previously treated with radiotherapy, specifiy
TRTSTESP If previously treated with steroids, specifiy
TRTULCSP If treated with ulcer meds, specifiy
DATESPEC Date specimen collected
SPECIESNAME Species
SITE If other source, specify site from which Vibrio was isolated
STATECON Was Species confirmed at State PH Lab?
SOURCE Specimen source
OTHORGAN Other organism isolated from specimen?
SPECORGAN Specify other organism isolated
AMBTEMFC Seafood Investigation: Maximum ambient temp units - F or C
AMNTCONS Seafood Investigation: Amount of shellfish consumed
AMPMCONS Seafood Investigation: Shellfish consumed in am or pm
DATEAMBT Seafood investigation: Date ambient temp measured
DATEFECL Seafood Investigation: Date of fecal count
DATEH2O Seafood Investigation: Date water temp measured
DATEHAR1 Seafood Investigation: Date of harvest #1
DATEHAR2 Seafood Investigation: Date of harvest #2
DATERAIN Seafood Investigation: Date total rain fall recorded
DATESALN Seafood Investigation: Date salinity measured
DATESEAR Seafood Investigation: Date restaurant rec'd seafood
FECALCNT Seafood Investigation: Fecal Coliform Count
H2OSALIN Seafood Investigation: Results of Salinity test
HARVSIT1 Seafood Investigation: Harvest Site #1
HARVSIT2 Seafood Investigation: Harvest Site #2
HARVST01 Seafood Investigation: Status of Harvest Site #1
HARVST02 Seafood Investigation: Status of Harvest Site #2
HARVSTS1 Seafood Investigation: Specify if Status for Harvest Site #1 = other
HARVSTS2 Seafood Investigation: Specify if Status for Harvest Site #2 = other
HHCONSUM Seafood Investigation: Hour of seafood consumption
IMPROPER Seafood Investigtaion: Improper Storage?
MAMTEMP Seafood Investigation: Maximum ambient temp
MICONSUM Seafood Investigation: Minute of seafood consumption
RAINFALL Seafood Investigation: Total rainfall in Inches
RESTINV Seafood Investigation: Investigation of Restaurant?
SEADISSP Seafood Investigation: Specify how shellfish distributed
SEADIST Seafood Investigation: How is shellfish distributed?
SEAHARV Seafood Investigation: Was shellfish harvested by patient or friend?
SEAIMPOR Seafood Investigation: Was seafood imported?
SEAIMPSP Seafood Investigation: Specify country of Import
SEAOBT Seafood Investigation: where was seafood obtained?
SEAOBTSP Seafood Investigation: Specify from where seafood was obtained
SEAPREP Seafood Investigation: How was seafood prepared?
SEAPRSP Seafood Investigation: Specify how seafood was prepared (if other)
SH2OTEMP Seafood Investigation: Surface water temperature
SH2OTMFC Surface water temp units in F or C?
SOURCES Sources of seafood
SHIPPERS Shippers who handled suspected seafood (certification numbers)
TAGSAVA Seafood investigation: Are tags available from suspect lot?
TYPESEAF Seafood investigation: Type of shellfish consumed
HARVESTSTATE State in which seafood was harvested
HARVESTREGION Region in which seafood was harvested
BIOTYPE Cholera Only: biotype?
CHOLVACC Cholera Only: Patient ever received cholera vaccine
DATEVACC Cholera Only: Date cholera vaccine received
ORALVACC Cholera Only: Oral cholera vaccine received
PAREVACC Cholera Only: Parenteral cholera vaccine received
ELISA Cholera Only: Elisa test performed for Cholera toxin testing?
LATEX Cholera Only: Latex Agglut. performed for Cholera toxin testing?
RISKRAW Cholera Only: Raw seafood
RISKCOOK Cholera Only: Cooked seafood
RISKTRAV Cholera Only: Foreign travel
RISKPERS Cholera Only: Other person(s) with cholera or cholera-like illness
RISKVEND Cholera Only: Stree-vended food
RISKOTHER Cholera Only: Other
RISKSPEC Cholera Only: Other risk specified
SEROTYPE Cholera Only: Cholera Serotype
SPECTOXN Cholera Only: Specify other toxin test used for Cholera (if other)
TOXGENIC Cholera Only: is it toxigenic?
TRVOTHR Cholera prevention education: specify other source of education
TRVPREV Cholera prevention education prior to travel?
TRVPREV1 Cholera prevention: Pre-travel clinic
TRVPREV2 Cholera prevention: Airport
TRVPREV3 Cholera prevention: Newspaper
TRVPREV4 Cholera prevention: Friends
TRVPREV5 Cholera prevention: Private physician
TRVPREV6 Cholera prevention: Health department
TRVPREV7 Cholera prevention: Travel agency
TRVPREV8 Cholera prevention: CDC travelers' hotline
TRVPREV9 Cholera prevention: Other
TRVREAS1 Reason for travel: Visit friends/relatives
TRVREAS2 Reason for travel: Business
TRVREAS3 Reason for travel: Tourism
TRVREAS4 Reason for travel: Military
TRVREAS5 Reason for travel: Other
TRVREAS6 Reason for travel: Unknown
TRVROTHR Cholera, reason for travel: specify if other
AMPMEXP Seafood Investigation: Exposure to seawater in am or pm
HANDLING Exposure: handing/cleaning seafood
SWIMMING Exposure: Swimming/diving/wading
WALKING Exposure: Walking on beach/shore/fell on rocks/shells
BOATING Exposure: Boating/skiing/surfing
CONSTRN Exposure: Construction/repairs
BITTEN Exposure: Bitten/stung
ANYWLIFE Exposure: Contact with other marine/freshwater life
BODYH2O Exposure: Exposure to a body of water
CONSTRN Exposure to water via construction
DATEEXPO Exposure: Date of exposure to seawater
DATEWHI1 Date traveled/entered destination #1
DATEWHI2 Date traveled/entered destination #2
DATEWHI3 Date traveled/entered destination #3
DATEWHO1 Date left/returned home #1
DATEWHO2 Date left/returned home #2
DATEWHO3 Date left/returned home #3
FISHSP Type of fish
H2OCOMM Exposure: Comments on water exposure
H2OTYPE Exposure: Type of water exposure
HHEXPOS Exposure: Hour of seawater exposure
LOCEXPOS Exposure: location of water exposure
MIEXPOS Exposure: Minute of seawater exposure
OTHEREXP Exposure: Other exposure
OTHERH2O Exposure: Exposed to other water not listed?
OTHSHSP Specify other shellfish consumed
OUTBREAK Is case part of outbreak?
OUTBRKSP If part of an outbreak, Specify outbreak
CLAMS Consumption: clams
CRAB Consumption: crab
LOBSTER Consumption: lobster
MUSS Consumption: mussels
OYSTER Consumption: oysters
SHRIMP Consumption: shrimp
CRAY Consumption: crawfish
OTHSH Consumption: other shellfish
FISH Consumption: other fish
RCLAM Raw consumption: clams
RCRAB Raw consumption: crab
RLOBSTER Raw consumption: lobster
RMUSS Raw consumption: muss
ROYSTER Raw consumption: oyster
RSHRIMP Raw consumption: shrimp
RCRAY Raw consumption: crawfish
ROTHSH Raw consumption: other shellfish
RFISH Raw consumption: other fish
DATECLAM Date of seafood consumption: clams
DATECRAB Date of seafood consumption: crab
DATELOBS Date of seafood consumption: lobster
DATEMUSS Date of seafood consumption: mussels
DATEOYSTER Date of seafood consumption: oysters
DATESHRI Date of seafood consumption: shrimp
DATECRAY Date of seafood consumption: crawfish
DATEOTHSH Date of seafood consumption: other shellfish
DATEFISH Date of seafood consumption: other fish
SPECEXPO Specify other seawater/shellfish dripping exposure (if other)
STRESID State of residence
TRAVEL Exposure to travel outside home state in previous 7 days?
WHERE01 Travel destination #1
WHERE02 Travel destination #2
WHERE03 Travel destination #3
WOUNDEXP Did patient incur a wound before/during exposure?
WOUNDSP If patient incurred wound before/during exposure, describe wound

Sheet 9: Congenital Rubella Syndrome

Label/Short Name Description Value Set Code. Search in PHIN VADS using the following link (https://phinvads.cdc.gov/vads/SearchHome.action)
Date of Last Evaluation by a Healthcare Provider The date the patient was last evaluated by a healthcare provider
Primary cause of death from death certificate The primary cause of subject's death, as noted on the death certificate
Secondary cause of death from death certificate The secondary cause of subject's death, as noted on the death certificate.
Was an autopsy performed? Was an autopsy performed on the subject's body? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Final Anatomical Diagnosis of Death from Autopsy Report The final anatomical cause of subject's death
If not a case of CRS, select reason The reason this was not a case of CRS. PHVS_NoCaseReason_CRS
Gestational Age at Birth (in weeks) The subject's gestational age (in weeks) at birth
Age at Diagnosis The subject's age at the time of diagnosis.
Age (unit) at Diagnosis The age units at the time of diagnosis PHVS_AgeUnit_UCUM
Birth Weight The subject's birth weight
Birth Weight (unit) The subject's birth weight units PHVS_WeightUnit_UCUM
Cataracts (Complication) Did/does the subject have cataracts? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Hearing Impairment (loss) (Complication) Did/does the subject have hearing impairment (loss)? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Congenital Heart Disease (Complication) Did the subject have a congenital heart disease? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (Complication) Did/does the subject have patent ductus arteriosus? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Peripheral Pulmonic Stenosis (Complication) Did/does the subject have peripheral pulmonic stenosis? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Congenital Glaucoma (Complication) Did/does the subject have congenital glaucoma? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Pigmentary Retinopathy (Complication) Did/does the subject have pigmentary retinopathy? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Developmental Delay or Mental Retardation (Complication) Did/does the subject have developmental delay or mental retardation? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Meningoencephalitis (Complication) Did the subject have meningoencephalitis? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Microencephaly (Complication) Did the subject have microencephaly? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Purpura (Complication) Did the subject have purpura? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Enlarged Spleen (Complication) Did/does the subject have an enlarged spleen? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Enlarged Liver (Complication) Did/does the subject have an enlarged liver? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Radiolucent Bone Disease (Complication) Did the subject have radiolucent bone disease? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Neonatal Jaundice (Complication) Did the subject have jaundice? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Low Platelets (Complication) Did/does the subject have low platelets? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Dermal Erythropoieses (Blueberry Muffin Syndrome) (Complication) Did subject have dermal erythropoisesis? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Other Complication(s) Did the subject develop other conditions as a complication of this illness? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Specify Other Complication(s) Please specify the other complication(s) the subject developed, during or as a result of this illness.
Was laboratory testing done for Rubella on this subject? Was laboratory testing done for Rubella on this subject? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Test Type Epidemiologic interpretation of the type of test(s) performed for this case PHVS_LabTestProcedure_Rubella
Test Result Epidemiologic interpretation of the results of the tests performed for this case PHVS_LabTestInterpretation_VPD
Sample Analyzed Date The date the lab test was performed
Test Method The technique or method used to perform the test and obtain the test results. PHVS_LabTestMethod_CDC
Date Collected Date of specimen collection
Specimen Source The medium from which the specimen originated. PHVS_SpecimenSource_VPD
Was CRS virus genotype sequenced? Identifies whether the CRS virus was genotype sequenced PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Was Rubella genotype sequenced? Identifies whether the Rubella virus was genotype sequenced PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Were the specimens sent to CDC for genotyping (molecular typing)? Were clinical specimens sent to CDC laboratories for genotyping (molecular typing)? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Specimen type sent to CDC for genotyping Specimen type sent to CDC for genotyping PHVS_SpecimenSource_VPD
Date sent for genotyping The date the specimens were sent to the CDC laboratories for genotyping.
Type of Genotype Sequence Identifies the genotype sequence of the Rubella virus PHVS_Genotype_Rubella
Did the mother have a rash? Did the mother have a maculopapular rash? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
What was the mother's rash onset date? What was the mother's rash onset date?
Mother's Rash Duration (in days) How many days did the mother's rash being reported in this investigation last?
Did the mother have a fever? Did the mother have a fever? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
What was the mother's fever onset date? What was the mother's rash onset date?
Mother's Fever Duration (in days) How many days did the mother's rash being reported in this investigation last?
Did the mother have arthralgia/arthritis? Did the mother have arthralgia/arthritis? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Did the mother have lymphadenopathy? Did the mother have lymphadenopathy? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Other clinical features of maternal illness Mother's other clinical features of maternal illness
Mother's birth country The mother's country of birth PHVS_Country_ISO_3166-1
Length of time mother has been in the US Length of time (in years) the mother has been in the U.S.
Mother's age at delivery The age of the mother when the infant (subject) was delivered
Mother's occupation at time of conception The mother's occupation at time of this conception PHVS_Occupation_CDC
Did the mother attend a family planning clinic prior to conception of this infant? Did the mother attend a family planning clinic prior to conception of this infant? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Number of children less than 18 years of age living in household during this pregnancy? The number of the mother's children less then 18 years of age living in household during this pregnancy
Were any of the children living in the household immunized with Rubella-containing vaccine? Were any of the mother's children less than 18 years of age immunized with the rubella vaccine? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Number of children less than 18 years of age immunized with the rubella vaccine The number of the mother's children less than 18 years of age immunized with the rubella vaccine
Was prenatal care obtained for this pregnancy? Was prenatal care obtained for this pregnancy? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Date of first prenatal visit for this pregnancy Date of the first prenatal visit for this pregnancy
Where was prenatal care for this pregnancy obtained? Where was the prenatal care for this pregnancy obtained? PHVS_PrenatalCareProvider_Rubella
Did the mother have serological testing prior to this pregnancy? Did the mother have serological testing prior to this pregnancy? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Was there a rubella-like illness during this pregnancy? Was there a rubella-like illness during this pregnancy? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Month of pregnancy in which symptoms first occurred The month of pregnancy that Rubella-like symptoms appeared
Rubella Lab Testing Mother Was Rubella lab testing performed for the mother in conjunction with this pregnancy? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Was Rubella diagnosed by a physician at time of illness? Was the mother diagnosed with Rubella by a physician at time of illness? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
If Rubella was not diagnosed by a physician, diagnosed by whom? If the mother was not diagnosed with Rubella by a physician, then diagnosed by whom?
Was Rubella serologically confirmed at time of illness? Was Rubella serologically confirmed (mother) at time of illness? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Serologically Confirmed Date The date Rubella was serologically confirmed (mother)
Serologically Confirmed Result The result of the Rubella serological confirmation (mother) PHVS_LabTestInterpretation_VPD
Mother Reported Rubella Case Has the mother ever been reported as a Rubella case? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Does the mother know where she might have been exposed to Rubella? Did the mother know where she might have been exposed to Rubella? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
If location of exposure is unknown, did the mother travel outside the US during the first trimester of pregnancy If the Rubella exposure is unknown, did the mother travel outside the US during the first(1st) trimester of pregnancy? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
International Destination(s) of recent travel List any international destinations of recent travel PHVS_Country_ISO_3166-1
Date left for travel The date the mother left for all international travel
Date returned from travel The date the mother returned to United States from travel
Was the mother directly exposed to a confirmed case? Was the mother directly exposed to a confirmed Rubella case? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
If mother directly exposed to a confirmed Rubella case, specify the relationship The mother's relationship to the confirmed Rubella case PHVS_Relationship_VPD
Mother's date of exposure to a confirmed rubella case The mother's exposure date to the confirmed rubella case
Has mother given birth in the US previously? Has mother given birth in the US previously? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
If mother has given birth in US, list dates (years) List years in which mother has given birth in US previously
Number of previous pregnancies Mother's number of previous pregnancies
Number of live births (total) Mother's total number of live births
If mother has given birth in US, number of births delivered in U.S. Mother's number of births delivered in U.S.
Mother immunized with rubella-containing vaccine? Was the mother immunized with Rubella vaccine? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Source of mother's Rubella-containing vaccine information Source of mother's Rubella immunization information PHVS_ImmunizationInformationSource_CRS
Source of mother's rubella-containing vaccine Source of mother's Rubella vaccine PHVS_PrenatalCareProvider_Rubella
Vaccine Administered The type of vaccine administered, (e.g., Varivax, MMRV). First question of a repeating group of vaccine questions. PHVS_VaccinesAdministeredCVX_CDC_NIP
Vaccine Manufacturer Manufacturer of the vaccine. Second question of a repeating group of vaccine questions. PHVS_ManufacturersOfVaccinesMVX_CDC_NIP
Vaccine Lot Number The vaccine lot number of the vaccine administered. Third question of a repeating group of vaccine questions.
Vaccine Administered Date The date that the vaccine was administered. Fourth question of a repeating group of vaccine questions.
US Acquired Sub-classification of disease or condition acquired in the US
PHVS_CaseClassificationExposureSource_NND

Sheet 10: Congenital Syphilis

Label/Short Name Description Value Set Code. Search in PHIN VADS using the following link (https://phinvads.cdc.gov/vads/SearchHome.action)
RECTYPE Record type will determine how the record is handled when it arrives at CDC.
Value for case data: M=MMWR report
UPDATE Currently not implemented. (Pad with a 9)
STATE Reporting State FIPS code - (e.g., "06", "13").
YEAR MMWR Year (2-digits) for which case information reported to CDC.
CASEID Unique Case ID (numeric only) assigned by the state.
SITE Location code used by the state to indicate where report originated and who has responsibility for maintaining the record. (NOTE: STD*MIS software substitutes a '#' for the leading 'S' in codes listed). S01=State epidemiologist
S02=State STD Program
S03=State Chronic Disease Program
S04-S99=Other state offices
R01-R99=Regional or district offices
001-999=County health depts (FIPS codes)
L01-L99=Laboratories within state
CD1=Historical records (prior to new format)
CD2=Entered at CDC (based on phone reports)
WEEK MMWR Week on Surveillance Calendar, i.e., week for which case information reported to CDC.
EVENT Event (disease) code for the disease being reported. 10316=Syphilis (congenital)
COUNT For case records this field will always contain "00001".
COUNTY FIPS code for reporting county (999=Unknown)
BIRTHDATE Date of birth of infant in YYYYMMDD format (99999999=Unknown)
AGE Estimated Gestational Age in weeks - (e.g., "038", "042") (999= Unknown)
AGETYPE Indicates the units (weeks) for the AGE field. 2=0-52 Weeks
9=Gestational Age Unknown (AGE field should be 999)
RACE Race of Mother. 1=American Indian/Alaskan Native
2=Asian or Pacific Islander
3=Black
5=White
8=Other
9=Unknown
NOTE: Please use only one of the codes above if a single race was selected. If multiple races were selected, enter code 8=Other for Race and also select the appropriate race categories that apply in columns 238-244.
HISPANIC Indicator for Mother's Hispanic ethnicity. 1=Hispanic/Latino
2=Non-Hispanic/Latino
9=Unknown
EVENTDATE Date of Report to Health Department in YYMMDD format
DATETYPE A code describing the type of date provided in EVENTDATE. 4=Date of first report to community health system
CASE STATUS Recode of Case Classification. 1=Confirmed, Probable, or Syphilitic stillbirth
2=Not a case
9=Unknown
OUTBREAK Indicates whether the case was associated with an outbreak. 1=Yes
2=No
9=Unknown
INFOSRCE Information Source/Provider Codes (from Interview Record if available). 01=HIV Counseling and Testing Site
02=STD clinic
03=Drug Treatment
04=Family Planning
06=Tuberculosis clinic
07=Other Health Department clinic
08=Private Physician/HMO
10=Hospital-Emergency Room; Urgent Care Facility
11=Correctional Facility
12=Laboratory
13=Blood Bank
14=Labor and Delivery
15=Prenatal
16=National Job Training Program
17=School-based Clinic
18=Mental Health Provider
29=Hospital-Other
66=Indian Health Service
77=Military
88=Other
99=Unknown (if data not available)
DETECTED Method of Case Detection (from Interview Record if available). 20=Screening
21=Self-referred
22=Patient referred partner
23=Health Department referred partner
24= Cluster related
88=Other
99=Unknown
MZIP Zip Code for Mother's Residence 99999=Unknown (if data not available)
MSTATE FIPS Code for Mother's State of Residence. Code 98 for Mexico and 97 for any other non-USA residence. (999=Unknown)
MCOUNTY FIPS Code for Mother's County of Residence. Code 998 for Mexico and 997 for any other non-USA residence. (999=Unknown)
MBIRTH Mother's Date of Birth in YYYYMMDD format. (99999999=Unknown)
MARITAL Mother's Marital Status. 1=Single, never married
2=Married
3=Separated/Divorced
4=Widow
8=Other
9=Unknown
LMP Date of Mother's Last Menstrual Period before delivery in YYYYMMDD format. (99999999=Unknown)
PRENATAL Did mother have prenatal care? 0=No prenatal care
9=Unknown
PNCDATE1 Date of mother's first prenatal visit in YYYYMMDD format. (99999999=Unknown)
DATEA Date of mother’s most recent non-treponemal test in YYYYMMDD format. (99999999=Unknown)
RESULTA Result of mother’s most recent non-treponemal test. 1=Reactive
2=Nonreactive
9=Unknown
DATEB Date of mother’s first non-treponemal test in YYYYMMDD format. (99999999=Unknown)
RESULTB Result of mother’s first non-treponemal test. 1=Reactive
2=Nonreactive
9=Unknown
TITER Titer of mother’s most recent non-treponemal test. (The titer for date b is in columns 214-217). 0=weakly reactive
9999=Unknown
VITAL Vital status of infant/child. 1=Alive
2=Born alive, then died
3=Stillborn
9=Unknown
DEATHDAT Date of death of infant/child in YYYYMMDD format. (If alive, pad with 99999999)
(99999999=Unknown)
BIRTHWT Birthweight in grams (9999=Unknown)
REACSTS Did infant/child have reactive non-treponemal test for syphilis? 1=Yes
2=No
3=No test
9=Unknown
REACDATE Date of infant/child's first reactive non-treponemal test for syphilis in YYYYMMDD format. (99999999=Unknown)
DARKFLD Did the infant/child, placenta, or cord have darkfield exam, DFA, or special stains? 1=Yes, positive
2=Yes, negative
3=No test
4=No lesions and no tissue to test
9=Unknown
XRAYS Did infant/child have long bone x-rays? 1=Yes, changes consistent with CS
2=Yes, no signs of CS
3=No x-rays
9=Unknown
CSFVDRL Did infant/child have a CSF-VDRL? 1= Yes, reactive
2=Yes, nonreactive
3=No test
9=unknown
TREATED Was infant/child treated? 1=Yes, with Aqueous or Procaine Penicillin for 10 days
3=Yes, with Benzathine penicillin x 1
4=Yes, with other treatment
5=No treatment
9=Unknown
CLASS Case Classification. 1=Not a case
2=Confirmed Case (laboratory confirmed identification of T.pallidum, e.g., darkfield or direct fluorescent antibody positive lesions)
3=Syphilitic stillbirth
4=Probable case (a case identified by the algorithm, which is not a confirmed case or syphilitic stillbirth)
ID126 CDC 73.126 form Case ID number (9999999=Unknown)
VERSION CDC 73.126 Form Version. 41306
TITERB Titer of mother’s first non-treponemal test b. 0=weakly reactive
9999=Unknown
Note: All entries should be left justified (no preceding or trailing zeroes). Example: If titer is 1:64, enter 64; if titer is 1:1024, enter 1024.
INFTITER Titer of infant/child’s first reactive non-treponemal test for syphilis. 0=weakly reactive
9999=Unknown
Note: All entries should be left justified (no preceding or trailing zeroes). Example: If titer is 1:64, enter 64; if titer is 1:1024, enter 1024.
AMIND American Indian/Alaskan Native: If mother multi-racial: 1 = Yes; 2 = No; Otherwise pad with a 9.
ASIAN Asian: If mother multi-racial: 1 = Yes; 2 = No; Otherwise pad with a 9.
BLACK Black: If mother multi-racial: 1 = Yes; 2 = No; Otherwise pad with a 9.
WHITE White: If mother multi-racial: 1 = Yes; 2 = No; Otherwise pad with a 9.
NAHAW Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: If mother multi-racial: 1 = Yes; 2 = No; Otherwise pad with a 9.
RACEOTH Other Race: If mother multi-racial: 1 = Yes; 2 = No; Otherwise pad with a 9.
RACEUNK Unknown Race: If mother multi-racial: 1 = Yes; 2 = No; Otherwise pad with a 9.
MCOUNTRY Mother’s country of residence. (XX=Unknown)
REACTREP Did infant/child have reactive treponemal test? 1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = No test
9 = Unknown
RTDATE Date of infant/child’s reactive treponemal test in YYYYMMDD format. (99999999=Unknown)
STD IMPORT Was case imported? Was disease acquired elsewhere? Indicates probable location of disease acquisition relative to reporting state values. N = Not an imported case
C = Yes, imported from another country
S = Yes, imported from another state
J = Yes, imported from another county/jurisdiction in the state
D = Yes, imported but not able to determine source state and/or country
U = Unknown
GRAVIDA Number of pregnancies (e.g. 01) (99=Unknown)
PARA Number of live births (e.g. 03) (99=Unknown)
PNCTRI Trimester of mother’s first prenatal visit. 1 = 1st trimester
2 = 2nd trimester
3 = 3rd trimester
9 = Unknown
TESTVISA Did mother have non-treponemal or treponemal test at first prenatal visit? 1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = Unknown
TESTVISB Did mother have non-treponemal or treponemal test at 28-32 weeks gestation? 1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = Unknown
TESTVISC Did mother have non-treponemal or treponemal test at delivery? 1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = Unknown
TREPDTA Date of mother’s first treponemal test in YYYYMMDD format. (99999999=Unknown)
TESTTYPA Test type of mother’s first treponemal test. 1 = EIA or CLIA
2 = TP-PA
3 = Other
9 = Unknown
TREPRESA Result of mother’s first treponemal test. 1 = Reactive
2 = Nonreactive
9 = Unknown
TREPDTB Date of mother’s most recent treponemal test in YYYYMMDD format. (99999999=Unknown)
TESTTYPB Test type of mother’s most recent treponemal test. 1 = EIA or CLIA
2 = TP-PA
3 = Other
9 = Unknown
TREPRESB Result of mother’s most recent treponemal test. 1 = Reactive
2 = Nonreactive
9 = Unknown
HIVSTAT What was mother’s HIV status during pregnancy? P = Positive
E = Equivocal test
X = Patient not tested
N = Negative
U = Unknown
CLINSTAG What clinical stage of syphilis did mother have during pregnancy? 1 =Primary
2 = Secondary
3 = Early latent
4 = Late or late latent
5 = Previously treated/serofast
8 = Other
9 = Unknown
SURVSTAG What surveillance stage of syphilis did mother have during pregnancy? 1 = Primary
2 = Secondary
3 = Early latent
4 = Late or late latent
8 = Other
9 = Unknown
FIRSTDT Date of mother’s first dose of benzathine penicillin in YYYYMMDD format. (99999999=Unknown)
FIRSTDOS When did mother receive her first dose of benzathine penicillin? 1 = Before pregnancy
2 = 1st trimester
3 = 2nd trimester
4 = 3rd trimester
5 = No Treatment
9 = Unknown
MOMTX What was mother’s treatment? 1 = 2.4 M units benzathine penicillin
2 = 4.8 M units benzathine penicillin
3 = 7.2 M units benzathine penicillin
8 = Other
9 = Unknown
RESPAPP2 Did mother have an appropriate serologic response? 1 = Yes, appropriate response
2 = No, inappropriate response: evidence of treatment failure or reinfection
3 = Response could not be determined from available non-treponemal titer information
4 = Not enough time for titer to change
CLINNO No signs/asymptomatic? 1 = Yes; Otherwise pad with a 9.
CLINLATA Condyloma lata? 1 = Yes; Otherwise pad with a 9.
CLINSNUF Snuffles? 1 = Yes; Otherwise pad with a 9.
CLINRASH Syphilitic skin rash? 1 = Yes; Otherwise pad with a 9.
CLINHEPA Hepatosplenomegaly? 1 = Yes; Otherwise pad with a 9.
CLINJUAN Jaundice/Hepatitis? 1 = Yes; Otherwise pad with a 9.
CLINPARA Pseudo paralysis? 1 = Yes; Otherwise pad with a 9.
CLINEDEM Edema? 1 = Yes; Otherwise pad with a 9.
CLINOTH Other signs of CS? 1 = Yes; Otherwise pad with a 9.
CLINUNK Unknown signs of CS? 1 = Yes; Otherwise pad with a 9.
CSFWBC Did the infant/child have a CSF WBC count or CSF protein test? 1 = Yes, CSF WBC count elevated
2 = Yes, CSF protein elevated
3 = Both tests elevated
4 = Neither test elevated
5 = No test
9 = Unknown

Sheet 11: Cryptosporidiosis

Label/Short Name Description Value Set Code. Search in PHIN VADS using the following link (https://phinvads.cdc.gov/vads/SearchHome.action)
Animal Contact Questions Indicator If contact with animal, then display the following questions Yes No Indicator (HL7)
Animal Contact Indicator Did patient come in contact with an animal? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Animal Type Code(s) Type of animal: (MULTISELECT) Animal Type (FDD)
Animal Type Other If “Other,” please specify other type of animal:
Amphibian Other If “Other Amphibian,” please specify other type of amphibian:
Reptile Other If “Other Reptile,” please specify other type of reptile:
Mammal Other If "Other Mammal," please specify other type of mammal:
Animal Contact Location Name or Location of Animal Contact:
Acquired New Pet Did the patient acquire a pet prior to onset of illness? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Applicable Incubation Period Applicable incubation period for this illness is
Associated with Daycare Indicator If Patient associated with a day care center: Yes No Indicator (HL7)
Day Care Attendee Attend a day care center? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Day Care Worker Work at a day care center? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Live with Day Care Attendee Live with a day care center attendee? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Day Care Type What type of day care facility? Day CareType (FDD)
Day Care Facility Name What is the name of the day care facility?
Food Prepared at this Daycare Is food prepared at this facility? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Diapered Infants at this Daycare Does this facility care for diapered persons? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Drinking Water Exposure Indicator If patient has had Drinking Water exposure, then display the following questions Yes No Indicator (HL7)
Home Tap Water Source Code What is the source of tap water at home? Tap Water Source (FDD)
Home Well Treatment Code If “Private Well,” how was the well water treated at home? Well Water Treatment (FDD)
Home Tap Water Source Other If “Other,” specify other source of tap water at home:
School/Work Tap Water Source Code What is the source of tap water at school/work? Tap Water Source (FDD)
SchoolWork Well Treatment Code If “Private Well,” how was the well water treated at school/work? Well Water Treatment (FDD)
School/Work Tap Water Source Other If “Other,” specify other source of tap water at school/work:
Drink Untreated Water 14 days Prior to Onset Did patient drink untreated water 14 days prior to onset of illness? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Food Handler If patient is a Food Handler, then display the following questions Yes No Indicator (HL7)
Food Handler after Illness Onset Did patient work as a food handler after onset of illness? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Food HandlerLast Worked Date What was the last date worked as a food handler after onset of illness?
Food Handler Location Where was patient a food handler?
Recreational Water Exposure Questions Indicator If patient has had recreational water exposure, then display the following Yes No Indicator (HL7)
Recreational Water Exposure 14 Days Prior to Onset Was there recreational water exposure in the 14 days prior to illness? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Recreational Water Exposure Type Code(s) What was the recreational water exposure type? (MULTISELECT) Recreational Water (FDD)
Recreational Water Exposure Type Other If "Other," please specify other recreational water exposure type:
Swimming Pool Type Code(s) If "Swimming Pool," please specify swimming pool type: (MULTISELECT) Swimming Pool Type (FDD)
Swimming Pool Type Other If "Other," please specify other swimming pool type:
Recreational Water Location Name Name or location of water exposure:
Related Case Indicator If related cases are associated to this case, then display the following questions Yes No Indicator (HL7)
Patient Knows of Similarly Ill Persons Does the patient know of any similarly ill persons? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Health Department Investigated If "Yes," did the health department collect contact information about other similarly ill persons and investigate further? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Other Related Cases Are there other cases related to this one? Other Related Cases
Travel Questions Indicator If patient has traveled, then display the following questions Yes No Indicator (HL7)
Travel Prior To Onset Did the patient travel prior to onset of illness? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Incubation Period Applicable incubation period for this illness is 14 days
Travel Purpose Code(s) What was the purpose of the travel? (MULTISELECT) Travel Purpose
Travel Purpose Other If “Other,” please specify other purpose of travel:
Destination 1 Type: Destination 1 Type: Travel Destination Type
(Domestic) Destination 1: (Domestic) Destination 1: State
(International) Destination 1 (International) Destination 1 Country
Mode of Travel: (1) Mode of Travel: (1) Travel Mode
Date Of Arrival (1) Date of Arrival: (1)
Date of Departure (1) Date of Departure (1)
Destination 2 Type Destination 2 Type Travel Destination Type
(Domestic) Destination 2 (Domestic) Destination 2 State
(International) Destination 2 (International) Destination 2 Country
Mode of Travel: (2) Mode of Travel: (2) Travel Mode
Date of Arrival: (2) Date of Arrival: (2)
Date of Departure (2) Date of Departure (2)
Destination 3 Type: Destination 3 Type: Travel Destination Type
(Domestic) Destination 3: (Domestic) Destination 3: State
(International) Destination 3 (International) Destination 3 Country
Mode of Travel: (3) Mode of Travel: (3) Travel Mode
Date of Arrival: (3) Date of Arrival: (3)
Date of Departure (3) Date of Departure (3)
Other Destination Txt If more than 3 destinations, specify details here:
Reporting Lab Name Name of Laboratory that reported test result.
Reporting Lab CLIA Number CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act) identifier for the laboratory that performed the test.
Local record ID (case ID) Sending system-assigned local ID of the case investigation with which the subject is associated. This field has been added to provide the mapping to the case/investigation to which this lab result is associated. This field should appear exactly as it ap
Filler Order Number A laboratory generated number that identifies the test/order instance.
Ordered Test Name Ordered Test Name is the lab test ordered by the physician. It will always be included in an ELR, but there are many instances in which the user entering manual reports will not have access to this information. Ordered Test
Date of Specimen Collection The date the specimen was collected.
Specimen Site This indicates the physical location, of the subject, where the specimen originated. Examples include: Right Internal Jugular, Left Arm, Buttock, Right Eye, etc. Specimen
Specimen Number A laboratory generated number that identifies the specimen related to this test.
Specimen Source The medium from which the specimen originated. Examples include whole blood, saliva, urine, etc. Specimen
Specimen Details Specimen details if specimen information entered as text.
Date Sample Received at Lab Date Sample Received at Lab (accession date).
Sample Analyzed date The date and time the sample was analyzed by the laboratory.
Lab Report Date Date result sent from Reporting Laboratory.
Report Status The status of the lab report. Result Status (HL7)
Resulted Test Name The lab test that was run on the specimen. Lab Test Result Name (FDD)
Numeric Result Results expressed as numeric value/quantitative result.
Result Units The unit of measure for numeric result value. Units Of Measure
Coded Result Value Coded qualitative result value. Lab Test Result Qualitative
Organism Name The organism name as a test result. This element is used when the result was reported as an organism. Microorganism (FDD)
Lab Result Text Value Textual result value, used if result is neither numeric nor coded.
Result Status The Result Status is the degree of completion of the lab test. Observation Result Status (HL7)
Interpretation Flag The interpretation flag identifies a result that is not typical as well as how it's not typical. Examples: Susceptible, Resistant, Normal, Above upper panic limits, below absolute low. Abnormal Flag (HL7)
Reference Range From The reference range from value allows the user to enter the value on one end of a expected range of results for the test. This is used mostly for quantitative results.
Reference Range To The reference range to value allows the user to enter the value on the other end of a valid range of results for the test. This is used mostly for quantitative results.
Test Method The technique or method used to perform the test and obtain the test results. Examples: Serum Neutralization, Titration, dipstick, test strip, anaerobic culture. Observation Method
Lab Result Comments Comments having to do specifically with the lab result test. These are the comments from the NTE segment if the result was originally an Electronic Laboratory Report.
Date received in state public health lab Date the isolate was received in state public health laboratory.
Lab Test Coded Comments Explanation for missing result (e.g., clotting, quantity not sufficient, etc.) Missing Lab Result Reason
Genotyping/ Subtyping Indicate whether the specimens were genotyped and/or subtyped Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Genotyping Sent Date If the specimen was sent to the CDC for genotyping, date on which the specimens were sent.
Genotype/Subtype location Indicate where Genotype and/or subtype testing was performed
Genotype If the specimen was sent for genotype identification, indicate the genotype
Subtype If the specimen was sent for subtype idenfication, indicate the subtype
Track Isolate Track Isolate functionality indicator Yes No Indicator (HL7)
Patient status at specimen collection Patient status at specimen collection Patient Location Status at Specimen Collection
Isolate received in state public health lab Isolate received in state public health lab Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Reason isolate not received Reason isolate not received Isolate Not Received Reason
Reason isolate not received (Other) Reason isolate not received (Other)
Date received in state public health lab Date received in state public health lab
State public health lab isolate id number State public health lab isolate id number
Case confirmed at state public health lab Case confirmed at state public health lab Yes No Unknown (YNU)
AgClinic What was the result of specimen testing using an antigen-based test (e.g. EIA or lateral flow) at a clinical laboratory?
AgClinicTestType Name of antigen-based test used at clinical laboratory
AgeMnth Age of case-patient in months if patient is <1yr
AgeYr Age of case-patient in years
AgSphl What was the result of specimen testing using an antigen-based test (e.g. EIA or lateral flow) at a state public health laboratory?
AgSphlTestType Name of antigen-based test used at state public health laboratory
BloodyDiarr Did the case-patient have bloody diarrhea (self reported) during this illness?
Diarrhea Did the case-patient have diarrhea (self-reported) during this illness?
DtAdmit2 Date of hospital admission for second hospitalization for this illness
DtDisch2 Date of hospital discharge for second hospitalization for this illness
DtEntered Date case was entered into site's database
DtRcvd Date case-pateint's specimen was received in laboratory for initial testing
DtRptComp Date case report form was completed
DtSpec Case-patient's specimen collection date
DtUSDepart If case-patient patient traveled internationally, date of departure from the U.S.
DtUSReturn If case-patient traveled internationally, date of return to the U.S.
EforsNum CDC FDOSS outbreak ID number
Fever Did the case-patient have fever (self-reported) during this illness?
HospTrans If case-patient was hospitalized, was s/he transferred to another hospital?
Immigrate Did case-patient immigrate to the U.S.? (within 15 days of illness onset)
Interview Was the case-patient interviewed by public health (i.e. state or local health department) ?
LabName Name of submitting laboratory
LocalID Case-patient's medical record number
OtherCdcTest What was the result of specimen testing using another test at CDC?
OtherClinicTest What was the result of specimen testing using another test at a clinical laboratory?
OtherClinicTestType Name of other test used at a clinical laboratory
OtherSphlTest What was the result of specimen testing using another test at a state public health laboratory?
OtherSphlTestType Name of other test used at a state public health laboratory
OutbrkType Type of outbreak that the case-patient was part of
PatID Case-patient identification number
PcrCdc What was the result of specimen testing for diagnosis using PCR at CDC? (Do not enter PCR results if PCR was performed for speciation or subtyping).
PcrClinic What was the result of specimen testing using PCR at a clinical laboratory? (where goal of testing is primary detection not subtyping or speciation)
PcrClinicTestType Name of PCR assay used
PcrSphl What was the result of specimen testing for diagnosis using PCR at the state public health laboratory? (Do not enter PCR results if PCR was performed for speciation or subtyping).
PersonID Unique identification number for person or patient
ResultID Unique identifier for laboratory result
RptComp Is all of the information for this case complete?
SentCDC Was specimen or isolate forwarded to CDC for testing or confirmation?
SLabsID State lab identification number
SpeciesClinic What was the species result at clinical lab?
SpeciesSphl What was the species result at SPHL?
SpecSite Case patient's specimen collection source
StLabRcvd Was the isolate sent to a state public health laboratory? (Answer 'Yes' if it was sent to any state lab, even if it was sent to a lab outside of the case's state of residence)
TravelDest If case-patient traveled internationally, to where did they travel?
TravelInt Did the case patient travel internationally? (within 15 days of onset)

Sheet 12: Cyclosporiasis

Label/Short Name Description Value Set Code. Search in PHIN VADS using the following link (https://phinvads.cdc.gov/vads/SearchHome.action)
Cabbage Was fresh cabbage consumed in the 14 days prior to onset of illness? PHVS_FreshProduce_FDD
Interview Status Interview Status PHVS_InterviewStatus_CDC
Travel Destination Type Travel Destination Type PHVS_TravelDestinationType_FDD
Travel Mode Travel Mode PHVS_TravelMode_CDC
Travel Purpose Purpose of Travel PHVS_TravelPurpose_FDD
Date of departure Departure Date
Date of arrival Arrival Date
Destination code FIPS code assigned to city/state/country
Destination description Name of city/state/country
Person Knows of Similarly Ill Persons Does the patient know of any similarly ill persons? FDD_Q_77 (PHIN_Questions_FDD)
Diarrhea Indicator Did the patient have diarrhea? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Max Stools per 24 Hrs If "Yes,” please specify maximum number of stools per 24 hours:
Weight Loss Did patient experience weight loss? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Baseline Weight If “Yes,” please specify baseline weight:
Baseline Weight Units specify baseline weight in lbs or kgs PHVS_WeightUnit_UCUM
Weight Lost Specify how much weight was lost:
Weight Lost Units Specify weight loss in lbs or kgs PHVS_WeightUnit_UCUM
Fever Did patient have a fever? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Temperature If "Yes," please specify temperature (observation includes units)
Temperature Units Specify temperature in fahrenheit or centigrade PHVS_TemperatureUnit_UCUM
Cyclosporiasis Symptom Code(s) Did the patient have any of the following signs or symptoms of Cyclosporiasis? (MULTISELECT) PHVS_CyclosporiasisSignsSymptoms_FDD
Cyclosporiasis Symptoms Other If “Other,” please specify other signs or symptoms of Cyclosporiasis:
Cyclosporiasis Confirmed By CDC Was the case confirmed at the CDC lab? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Treated For Cyclosporiasis Was the patient treated for Cyclosporiasis? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Sulfa Allergy Does the patient have a sulfa allergy? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Fresh Berries Code(s) What fresh berries were eaten in the 14 days prior to onset of illness? (MULTISELECT) PHVS_FreshBerries_FDD
Fresh Berries Other If “Other,” please specify other type of fresh berries:
Fresh Herbs Code(s) What fresh herbs were eaten in the 14 days prior to onset of illness? (MULTISELECT) PHVS_FreshHerbs_FDD
Fresh Herbs Other If “Other,” please specify other type of fresh herbs:
Lettuce Last 14 Days Code(s) What fresh lettuce was eaten in the 14 days prior to onset of illness? (MULTISELECT) PHVS_LettuceType_FDD
Lettuce Last 14 Days Other If “Other,” please specify other type of fresh lettuce:
Produce Last 14 Days Code(s) What other types of fresh produce were eaten in the 14 days prior to onset of illness? (MULTISELECT) PHVS_FreshProduce_FDD
Produce Last 14 Days Other If “Other,” please specify other type of fresh produce:
Fruit Other Than Berries Specify If "Fruit, other than berries," please specify type of fruit other than berries:
Attend Events 14 Days Prior to Onset Did patient attend any events in the 14 days prior to onset of illness? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Event Specify If “Yes,” please specify the event:
Event Date Date of event:
Eat at Restaurant 14 Days Prior to Onset Did patient eat at restaurant(s) in the 14 days prior to onset of illness? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Restaurant(s) Specify If “Yes,” please specify the name of the restaurant(s):
Reporting Lab Name Name of Laboratory that reported test result.
Reporting Lab CLIA Number CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act) identifier for the laboratory that performed the test.
Local record ID (case ID) Sending system-assigned local ID of the case investigation with which the subject is associated. This field has been added to provide the mapping to the case/investigation to which this lab result is associated. This field should appear exactly as it appears in OBR-3 of the Case Notification.
Filler Order Number A laboratory generated number that identifies the test/order instance.
Ordered Test Name Ordered Test Name is the lab test ordered by the physician. It will always be included in an ELR, but there are many instances in which the user entering manual reports will not have access to this information.
Date of Specimen Collection The date the specimen was collected.
Specimen Site This indicates the physical location, of the subject, where the specimen originated. Examples include: Right Internal Jugular, Left Arm, Buttock, Right Eye, etc. PHVS_BodySite_CDC
Specimen Number A laboratory generated number that identifies the specimen related to this test.
Specimen Source The medium from which the specimen originated. Examples include whole blood, saliva, urine, etc. PHVS_Specimen_CDC
Specimen Details Specimen details if specimen information entered as text.
Date Sample Received at Lab Date Sample Received at Lab (accession date).
Sample Analyzed date The date and time the sample was analyzed by the laboratory.
Lab Report Date Date result sent from Reporting Laboratory.
Report Status The status of the lab report. PHVS_ResultStatus_HL7_2x
Resulted Test Name The lab test that was run on the specimen. PHVS_LabTestName_CDC
Numeric Result Results expressed as numeric value/quantitative result.
Result Units The unit of measure for numeric result value. PHVS_UnitsOfMeasure_CDC
Coded Result Value Coded qualitative result value (e.g., Positive, Negative). PHVS_LabTestResultQualitative_CDC
Organism Name The organism name as a test result. This element is used when the result was reported as an organism. PHVS_Microorganism_CDC
Lab Result Text Value Textual result value, used if result is neither numeric nor coded.
Result Status The Result Status is the degree of completion of the lab test. PHVS_ObservationResultStatus_HL7_2x
Interpretation Flag The interpretation flag identifies a result that is not typical as well as how it's not typical. Examples: Susceptible, Resistant, Normal, Above upper panic limits, below absolute low. PHVS_AbnormalFlag_HL7_2x
Reference Range From The reference range from value allows the user to enter the value on one end of a expected range of results for the test. This is used mostly for quantitative results.
Reference Range To The reference range to value allows the user to enter the value on the other end of a valid range of results for the test. This is used mostly for quantitative results.
Test Method The technique or method used to perform the test and obtain the test results. Examples: Serum Neutralization, Titration, dipstick, test strip, anaerobic culture. PHVS_LabTestMethods_CDC
Lab Result Comments Comments having to do specifically with the lab result test. These are the comments from the NTE segment if the result was originally an Electronic Laboratory Report.
Date received in state public health lab Date the isolate was received in state public health laboratory.
Lab Test Coded Comments Explanation for missing result (e.g., clotting, quantity not sufficient, etc.) PHVS_MissingLabResult_CDC
Sent to CDC for Genotyping Indicate whether the specimens were sent to CDC for genotyping. PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Genotyping Sent Date If the specimen was sent to the CDC for genotyping, date on which the specimens were sent.
Sent For Strain ID Indicate whether the specimen was sent for strain identification. PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Strain Type If the specimen was sent for strain identification, indicate the strain. PHVS_MicrobiologicalStrain_CDC
Track Isolate Track Isolate functionality indicator PHVS_TrueFalse_CDC
Patient status at specimen collection Patient status at specimen collection PHVS_PatientLocationStatusAtSpecimenCollection
Isolate received in state public health lab Isolate received in state public health lab PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Reason isolate not received Reason isolate not received PHVS_IsolateNotReceivedReason_NND
Reason isolate not received (Other) Reason isolate not received (Other)
Date received in state public health lab Date received in state public health lab
State public health lab isolate id number State public health lab isolate id number
Case confirmed at state public health lab Case confirmed at state public health lab PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
AgClinic What was the result of specimen testing using an antigen-based test (e.g. EIA or lateral flow) at a clinical laboratory?
AgClinicTestType Name of antigen-based test used at clinical laboratory
AgeMnth Age of case-patient in months if patient is <1yr
AgeYr Age of case-patient in years
AgSphl What was the result of specimen testing using an antigen-based test (e.g. EIA or lateral flow) at a state public health laboratory? Results from rapid card testing or EIA would be entered here.
AgSphlTestType Name of antigen-based test used at state public health laboratory
BloodyDiarr Did the case-patient have bloody diarrhea (self reported) during this illness?
Diarrhea Did the case-patient have diarrhea (self-reported) during this illness?
DtAdmit2 Date of hospital admission for second hospitalization for this illness
DtDisch2 Date of hospital discharge for second hospitalization for this illness
DtEntered Date case was entered into site's database
DtRcvd Date case-pateint's specimen was received in laboratory for initial testing
DtRptComp Date case report form was completed
DtSpec Case-patient's specimen collection date
DtUSDepart If case-patient patient traveled internationally, date of departure from the U.S.
DtUSReturn If case-patient traveled internationally, date of return to the U.S.
EforsNum CDC FDOSS outbreak ID number
Fever Did the case-patient have fever (self-reported) during this illness?
HospTrans If case-patient was hospitalized, was s/he transferred to another hospital?
Immigrate Did case-patient immigrate to the U.S.? (within 15 days of illness onset)
Interview Was the case-patient interviewed by public health (i.e. state or local health department) ?
LabName Name of submitting laboratory
LocalID Ccase-patient's medical record number
OtherCdcTest For other pathogens: What was the result of specimen testing using another test at CDC? Results from DFA, IFA or other tests would be entered here.
OtherClinicTest What was the result of specimen testing using another test at a clinical laboratory? Results from DFA, IFA or other tests would be entered here.
OtherClinicTestType Name of other test used at a clinical laboratory
OtherSphlTest What was the result of specimen testing using another test at a state public health laboratory? Results from DFA, IFA or other tests would be entered here.
OtherSphlTestType Name of other test used at a state public health laboratory
OutbrkType Type of outbreak that the case-patient was part of
PatID Case-patient identification number
PcrCdc What was the result of specimen testing for diagnosis using PCR at CDC? (Do not enter PCR results if PCR was performed for speciation or subtyping).
PcrClinic What was the result of specimen testing using PCR at a clinical laboratory? (where goal of testing is primary detection not subtyping or speciation)
PcrClinicTestType Name of PCR assay used
PcrSphl What was the result of specimen testing for diagnosis using PCR at the state public health laboratory? (Do not enter PCR results if PCR was performed for speciation or subtyping).
PersonID Unique identification number for person or patient
ResultID Unique identifier for laboratory result
RptComp Is all of the information for this case complete?
SentCDC Was specimen or isolate forwarded to CDC for testing or confirmation?
SLabsID State lab identification number
SpecSite Case patient's specimen collection source
StLabRcvd Was the isolate sent to a state public health laboratory? (Answer 'Yes' if it was sent to any state lab, even if it was sent to a lab outside of the case's state of residence)
TravelDest If case-patient traveled internationally, to where did they travel?
TravelInt Did the case patient travel internationally? (within 15 days of onset)

Sheet 13: Diphtheria

Label/Short Name Description Value Set Code. Search in PHIN VADS using the following link (https://phinvads.cdc.gov/vads/SearchHome.action)
Childhood Primary Series? Did the patient receive primary a vaccination series?
Number of Doses if <18 years old If patient <18 years old, how many doses of vaccine were received?
Boosters as Adult? Did the patient receive vaccine booster doses as an adult?
Last Dose What is the date of patient's last dose of vaccine?
Clinical Description Description of patient's clinical picture
Fever? Did/does the patient have a fever?
If Yes, Temp The units of measure of the highest measured temperature in Celsius.
Sore Throat? Did/does the patient have a sore throat?
Difficulty Swallowing? Did/does the patient have difficulty swallowing?
Membrane? Did/does the patient have a pseudomembrane?
If Yes, Tonsils? Were/are the tonsils the site of the membrane?
If Yes, Soft Palate? Was/is the soft palate the site of the membrane?
If Yes, Hard Palate? Was/is the hard palate the site of the membrane?
If Yes, Larynx? Was/is the larynx the site of the membrane?
If Yes, Nares? Were/are the nares the site of the membrane?
If Yes, Nasopharynx? Was/is the nasopharynx the site of the membrane?
If Yes, Conjunctiva? Was/is conjunctiva the site of the membrane?
If Yes, Skin? Was/is the skin site of the membrane?
Change in Voice? Did/does the patient experience shortness of breath?
Shortness of Breath? Did/does the patient have voice change?
Weakness? Did/does the patienthave weakness?
Fatigue? Did/does the patient have fatique?
Other? Did/does the patient have any other symptoms?
Soft Tissue Swelling? Did/does the patient have soft tissue swelling?
Neck Edema? Did/does the patient have neck edema?
If Yes If neck edema, was it bilateral, left side only, or right side only?
If Yes, Extent If neck edema, extent of the neck edema
Stridor? Did/does the patient have stridor?
Wheezing? Did/does the patient have wheezing?
Palatal Weakness? Did/does the patient have weakness?
Tachycardia? Did/does the patient have tachycardia?
EKG Abnormalities? Did/does the patient have EKG abnormalities?
Complications? Did/does the patient have complications due to this illness?
Airway Obstruction? Did/does the patient have airway obstruction as a complication of this illness?
AO Onset Date Patient's onset date for airway obstruction
Intubation Required? Was intubation of the patient required?
Myocarditis? Did/does the patient have myocarditis as a complication of this illness?
Myocarditis Onset Date Patient's onset date for myocarditis
(Poly)neuritis? Did/does the patient have (poly)neuritis as a complication of this illness?
(Poly)neuritis Onset date Patient's onset date for (poly)neuritis
Other? Did/does the patient experience any other complications due to this illness?
Describe Description of other complications due to this illness.
Diphtheria Culture Was a specimen for diphtheria culture obtained?
Culture Date If yes, date culture specimen obtained
Culture Result What is the result for culture specimen?
Lab Name Specify laboratory performing culture
Biotype If culture result positive, specify biotype
Toxigenicity Test If culture positive, what is the result of toxigenicity testing?
Specimen Sent to CDC Was a specimen sent to the CDC Diphtheria Lab for confirmation/molecular typing?
Specimen Type Indicate type of specimen sent to CDC
Serum Specimen for Ab Testing Was a serum specimen for diphtheria antitoxin antibodies obtained?
PCR Result Specify the PCR result
Antibiotic Treatment Was patient treated with antibiotics?
Outpatient Treatment Did patient receive treatment as an outpatient?
Date Initiated If yes, what is the date outpatient treatment initiated?
Antibiotic as Outpatient What antibiotic did the patient receive?
OP Therapy Duration What was the duration of therapy (in days)?
Antibiotic Therapy in Hospital Was antibiotic therapy obtained in a hospital?
Inpatient Treatment Did patient receive treatment as an inpatient?
Antibiotic as Inpatient What antibiotic did the patient receive?
IP Therapy Duration What was the duration of therapy (in days)?
Antibiotics Before Culture Did patient receive antibiotics in the 24 hours before culture specimen taken?
Country of Residence What is patient's country of residence?
Other Country If other than US, what is the country?
US Arrival Date What is the date of patient's arrivaal in the US?
International Travel Did patient have history of international travel 2 weeks prior to symptom onset?
Country(s) Visited What country(s) were visited?
International Departure Date Date the patient left for international travel
International Return Date Date the patient returned from international travel
Interstate Travel Did patient have history of interstate travel 2 weeks prior to symptom onset?
State(s) Visited What state(s) were visited?
Interstate Departure Date Date the patient left for interstate travel
Interstate Return Date Date the patient returned from intestate travel
Exposure to Case or Carrier? Was patient exposed to a known case or carrier of diphtheria?
Exposure to International Travelers? Did the patient have a known exposure to any international travelers?
Exposure to Immigrants? Did the patient have a known exposure to any immigrants?
DAT Administered Units of DAT administered
Final Diagnosis What was the final clinical diagnosis for this patient?
Final Diagnosis Confirmation How was the final diagnosis confirmed?

Sheet 14: Giardia

Label/Short Name Description Value Set Code. Search in PHIN VADS using the following link (https://phinvads.cdc.gov/vads/SearchHome.action)
Animal Contact Questions Indicator If contact with animal, then display the following questions Yes No Indicator (HL7)
Animal Contact Indicator Did patient come in contact with an animal? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Animal Type Code(s) Type of animal: (MULTISELECT) Animal Type (FDD)
Animal Type Other If “Other,” please specify other type of animal:
Amphibian Other If “Other Amphibian,” please specify other type of amphibian:
Reptile Other If “Other Reptile,” please specify other type of reptile:
Mammal Other If "Other Mammal," please specify other type of mammal:
Animal Contact Location Name or Location of Animal Contact:
Acquired New Pet Did the patient acquire a pet prior to onset of illness? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Applicable Incubation Period Applicable incubation period for this illness is
Associated with Daycare Indicator If Patient associated with a day care center: Yes No Indicator (HL7)
Day Care Attendee Attend a day care center? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Day Care Worker Work at a day care center? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Live with Day Care Attendee Live with a day care center attendee? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Day Care Type What type of day care facility? Day CareType (FDD)
Day Care Facility Name What is the name of the day care facility?
Food Prepared at this Daycare Is food prepared at this facility? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Diapered Infants at this Daycare Does this facility care for diapered persons? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Drinking Water Exposure Indicator If patient has had Drinking Water exposure, then display the following questions Yes No Indicator (HL7)
Home Tap Water Source Code What is the source of tap water at home? Tap Water Source (FDD)
Home Well Treatment Code If “Private Well,” how was the well water treated at home? Well Water Treatment (FDD)
Home Tap Water Source Other If “Other,” specify other source of tap water at home:
School/Work Tap Water Source Code What is the source of tap water at school/work? Tap Water Source (FDD)
SchoolWork Well Treatment Code If “Private Well,” how was the well water treated at school/work? Well Water Treatment (FDD)
School/Work Tap Water Source Other If “Other,” specify other source of tap water at school/work:
Drink Untreated Water 14 days Prior to Onset Did patient drink untreated water 14 days prior to onset of illness? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Food Handler If patient is a Food Handler, then display the following questions Yes No Indicator (HL7)
Food Handler after Illness Onset Did patient work as a food handler after onset of illness? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Food HandlerLast Worked Date What was the last date worked as a food handler after onset of illness?
Food Handler Location Where was patient a food handler?
Recreational Water Exposure Questions Indicator If patient has had recreational water exposure, then display the following Yes No Indicator (HL7)
Recreational Water Exposure 14 Days Prior to Onset Was there recreational water exposure in the 14 days prior to illness? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Recreational Water Exposure Type Code(s) What was the recreational water exposure type? (MULTISELECT) Recreational Water (FDD)
Recreational Water Exposure Type Other If "Other," please specify other recreational water exposure type:
Swimming Pool Type Code(s) If "Swimming Pool," please specify swimming pool type: (MULTISELECT) Swimming Pool Type (FDD)
Swimming Pool Type Other If "Other," please specify other swimming pool type:
Recreational Water Location Name Name or location of water exposure:
Related Case Indicator If related cases are associated to this case, then display the following questions Yes No Indicator (HL7)
Patient Knows of Similarly Ill Persons Does the patient know of any similarly ill persons? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Health Department Investigated If "Yes," did the health department collect contact information about other similarly ill persons and investigate further? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Other Related Cases Are there other cases related to this one? Other Related Cases
Travel Questions Indicator If patient has traveled, then display the following questions Yes No Indicator (HL7)
Travel Prior To Onset Did the patient travel prior to onset of illness? Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Incubation Period Applicable incubation period for this illness is 14 days
Travel Purpose Code(s) What was the purpose of the travel? (MULTISELECT) Travel Purpose
Travel Purpose Other If “Other,” please specify other purpose of travel:
Destination 1 Type: Destination 1 Type: Travel Destination Type
(Domestic) Destination 1: (Domestic) Destination 1: State
(International) Destination 1 (International) Destination 1 Country
Mode of Travel: (1) Mode of Travel: (1) Travel Mode
Date Of Arrival (1) Date of Arrival: (1)
Date of Departure (1) Date of Departure (1)
Destination 2 Type Destination 2 Type Travel Destination Type
(Domestic) Destination 2 (Domestic) Destination 2 State
(International) Destination 2 (International) Destination 2 Country
Mode of Travel: (2) Mode of Travel: (2) Travel Mode
Date of Arrival: (2) Date of Arrival: (2)
Date of Departure (2) Date of Departure (2)
Destination 3 Type: Destination 3 Type: Travel Destination Type
(Domestic) Destination 3: (Domestic) Destination 3: State
(International) Destination 3 (International) Destination 3 Country
Mode of Travel: (3) Mode of Travel: (3) Travel Mode
Date of Arrival: (3) Date of Arrival: (3)
Date of Departure (3) Date of Departure (3)
Other Destination Txt If more than 3 destinations, specify details here:
Reporting Lab Name Name of Laboratory that reported test result.
Reporting Lab CLIA Number CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act) identifier for the laboratory that performed the test.
Local record ID (case ID) Sending system-assigned local ID of the case investigation with which the subject is associated. This field has been added to provide the mapping to the case/investigation to which this lab result is associated. This field should appear exactly as it ap
Filler Order Number A laboratory generated number that identifies the test/order instance.
Ordered Test Name Ordered Test Name is the lab test ordered by the physician. It will always be included in an ELR, but there are many instances in which the user entering manual reports will not have access to this information. Ordered Test
Date of Specimen Collection The date the specimen was collected.
Specimen Site This indicates the physical location, of the subject, where the specimen originated. Examples include: Right Internal Jugular, Left Arm, Buttock, Right Eye, etc. Specimen
Specimen Number A laboratory generated number that identifies the specimen related to this test.
Specimen Source The medium from which the specimen originated. Examples include whole blood, saliva, urine, etc. Specimen
Specimen Details Specimen details if specimen information entered as text.
Date Sample Received at Lab Date Sample Received at Lab (accession date).
Sample Analyzed date The date and time the sample was analyzed by the laboratory.
Lab Report Date Date result sent from Reporting Laboratory.
Report Status The status of the lab report. Result Status (HL7)
Resulted Test Name The lab test that was run on the specimen. Lab Test Result Name (FDD)
Numeric Result Results expressed as numeric value/quantitative result.
Result Units The unit of measure for numeric result value. Units Of Measure
Coded Result Value Coded qualitative result value. Lab Test Result Qualitative
Organism Name The organism name as a test result. This element is used when the result was reported as an organism. Microorganism (FDD)
Lab Result Text Value Textual result value, used if result is neither numeric nor coded.
Result Status The Result Status is the degree of completion of the lab test. Observation Result Status (HL7)
Interpretation Flag The interpretation flag identifies a result that is not typical as well as how it's not typical. Examples: Susceptible, Resistant, Normal, Above upper panic limits, below absolute low. Abnormal Flag (HL7)
Reference Range From The reference range from value allows the user to enter the value on one end of a expected range of results for the test. This is used mostly for quantitative results.
Reference Range To The reference range to value allows the user to enter the value on the other end of a valid range of results for the test. This is used mostly for quantitative results.
Test Method The technique or method used to perform the test and obtain the test results. Examples: Serum Neutralization, Titration, dipstick, test strip, anaerobic culture. Observation Method
Lab Result Comments Comments having to do specifically with the lab result test. These are the comments from the NTE segment if the result was originally an Electronic Laboratory Report.
Date received in state public health lab Date the isolate was received in state public health laboratory.
Lab Test Coded Comments Explanation for missing result (e.g., clotting, quantity not sufficient, etc.) Missing Lab Result Reason
Genotyping/ Subtyping Indicate whether the specimens were genotyped and/or subtyped Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Genotyping Sent Date If the specimen was sent to the CDC for genotyping, date on which the specimens were sent.
Genotype/Subtype location Indicate where Genotype and/or subtype testing was performed
Genotype If the specimen was sent for genotype identification, indicate the genotype
Subtype If the specimen was sent for subtype idenfication, indicate the subtype
Track Isolate Track Isolate functionality indicator Yes No Indicator (HL7)
Patient status at specimen collection Patient status at specimen collection Patient Location Status at Specimen Collection
Isolate received in state public health lab Isolate received in state public health lab Yes No Unknown (YNU)
Reason isolate not received Reason isolate not received Isolate Not Received Reason
Reason isolate not received (Other) Reason isolate not received (Other)
Date received in state public health lab Date received in state public health lab
State public health lab isolate id number State public health lab isolate id number
Case confirmed at state public health lab Case confirmed at state public health lab Yes No Unknown (YNU)
AgClinic What was the result of specimen testing using an antigen-based test (e.g. EIA or lateral flow) at a clinical laboratory?
AgClinicTestType Name of antigen-based test used at clinical laboratory
AgeMnth Age of case-patient in months if patient is <1yr
AgeYr Age of case-patient in years
AgSphl What was the result of specimen testing using an antigen-based test (e.g. EIA or lateral flow) at a state public health laboratory?
AgSphlTestType Name of antigen-based test used at state public health laboratory
BloodyDiarr Did the case-patient have bloody diarrhea (self reported) during this illness?
Diarrhea Did the case-patient have diarrhea (self-reported) during this illness?
DtAdmit2 Date of hospital admission for second hospitalization for this illness
DtDisch2 Date of hospital discharge for second hospitalization for this illness
DtEntered Date case was entered into site's database
DtRcvd Date case-pateint's specimen was received in laboratory for initial testing
DtRptComp Date case report form was completed
DtSpec Case-patient's specimen collection date
DtUSDepart If case-patient patient traveled internationally, date of departure from the U.S.
DtUSReturn If case-patient traveled internationally, date of return to the U.S.
EforsNum CDC FDOSS outbreak ID number
Fever Did the case-patient have fever (self-reported) during this illness?
HospTrans If case-patient was hospitalized, was s/he transferred to another hospital?
Immigrate Did case-patient immigrate to the U.S.? (within 15 days of illness onset)
Interview Was the case-patient interviewed by public health (i.e. state or local health department) ?
LabName Name of submitting laboratory
LocalID Case-patient's medical record number
OtherCdcTest What was the result of specimen testing using another test at CDC?
OtherClinicTest What was the result of specimen testing using another test at a clinical laboratory?
OtherClinicTestType Name of other test used at a clinical laboratory
OtherSphlTest What was the result of specimen testing using another test at a state public health laboratory?
OtherSphlTestType Name of other test used at a state public health laboratory
OutbrkType Type of outbreak that the case-patient was part of
PatID Case-patient identification number
PcrCdc What was the result of specimen testing for diagnosis using PCR at CDC? (Do not enter PCR results if PCR was performed for speciation or subtyping).
PcrClinic What was the result of specimen testing using PCR at a clinical laboratory? (where goal of testing is primary detection not subtyping or speciation)
PcrClinicTestType Name of PCR assay used
PcrSphl What was the result of specimen testing for diagnosis using PCR at the state public health laboratory? (Do not enter PCR results if PCR was performed for speciation or subtyping).
PersonID Unique identification number for person or patient
ResultID Unique identifier for laboratory result
RptComp Is all of the information for this case complete?
SentCDC Was specimen or isolate forwarded to CDC for testing or confirmation?
SLabsID State lab identification number
SpeciesClinic What was the species result at clinical lab?
SpeciesSphl What was the species result at SPHL?
SpecSite Case patient's specimen collection source
StLabRcvd Was the isolate sent to a state public health laboratory? (Answer 'Yes' if it was sent to any state lab, even if it was sent to a lab outside of the case's state of residence)
TravelDest If case-patient traveled internationally, to where did they travel?
TravelInt Did the case patient travel internationally? (within 15 days of onset)

Sheet 15: Haemophilus Influenzae

Label/Short Name Description Value Set Code. Search in PHIN VADS using the following link (https://phinvads.cdc.gov/vads/SearchHome.action)
DAYCARE If <6 years of age, is the patient in daycare? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
FACNAME Name of the daycare facility. PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
NURSHOME Does the patient reside in a nursing home or other chronic care facility? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
NHNAME Name of the nursing home or chronic care facility.
SYNDRM Types of infection that are caused by the organism. This is a multi-select field. TBD
SPECSYN Other infection that is caused by the organism.
SPECIES Bacterial species that was isolated from any normally sterile site. TBD
OTHBUG1 Other bacterial species that was isolated from any normally sterile site. TBD
STERSITE Sterile sites from which the organism was isolated. This is a multi-select field. TBD
OTHSTER Other sterile site from which the organism was isolated.
DATE Date the first positive culture was obtained. (This is considered diagnosis date.)
NONSTER Nonsterile sites from which the organism was isolated. This is a multi-select field. TBD
UNDERCOND Did the patient have any underlying conditions? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
COND Underlying conditions that the subject has. This is a multi-select field. TBD
OTHMALIG Other malignancy that the subject had as an underlying condition.
OTHORGAN Detail of the organ transplant that the subject had as an underlying condition.
OTHILL Other prior illness that the subject had as an underlying condition.
OTHOTHSPC Another Bacterial Species not listed in the Other Bacterial Species drop-down list.
Specify Internal Body Site Internal Body Site where the organism was located. TBD
Other Prior Illness 2 Other prior illness that the subject had as an underlying condition.
Other Prior Illness 3 Other prior illness that the subject had as an underlying condition.
Other Nonsterile Site Other nonsterile site from which the organism was isolated.
INSURANCE Patient's type of insurance (multi-selection). TBD
INSURANCEOTH Patient's other type of insurance.
WEIGHTLB Weight of the patient in pounds.
WEIGHTOZ Weight of the patient in ounces.
WEIGHTKG Weight of the patient in kilograms.
HEIGHTFT Height of the patient in feet.
HEIGHTIN Height of the patient in inches.
HEIGHTCM Height of the patient in centimeters.
WEIGHTUNK Indicator that the weight of the patient is unknown. PHVS_TrueFalse_CDC
HEIGHTUNK Indicator that the height of the patient is unknown. PHVS_TrueFalse_CDC
SEROTYPE Serotype of the culture. TBD
HIBVACC If <15 years of age and serotype is 'b' or 'unk', did the patient receive Haemophilus Influenzae b vaccine? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
MEDINS Type of medical insurance the family has. TBD
OTHINS Other medical insurance type.
HIBCON Is there a known previous contact with Hib disease within the preceding two months? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
CONTYPE Type of previous contact with Hib disease within the preceding two months.
SIGHIST Patient's significant past medical history. TBD
PREWEEKS Number of weeks of a preterm birth (less than 37 weeks).
SPECHIV Specify immunosupression/HIV.
OTHSIGHIST Specify other prior condition.
ACUTESER Is acute serum available? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
ACUTESERDT Date of acute serum availability.
CONVSER Is convalescent serum available? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
CONVSERDT Date of convalescent serum availability.
BIRTHCTRY Person's country of birth. PHVS_Country_ISO_3166-1
Other Serotype Another serotype not included in the serotype dropdown list.
Was the patient < 15 years of age at the time of first positive culture? Indicator whether the patient was less than 15 years of age at the time of first positive culture. PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC

Sheet 16: Hansen's

Label/Short Name Description Value Set Code. Search in PHIN VADS using the following link (https://phinvads.cdc.gov/vads/SearchHome.action)
State Case ID States use this field to link NEDSS investigations back to their own state investigations.
Date of completion of Report Date the initial leprosy surveillance form was completed by a reporting source (physician or lab reported to the local/county/state health department).
Date of First Report to CDC Date the case was first reported to the CDC
Notification Result Status Status of the notification. PHVS_ResultStatus_NETSS
Condition Code Condition or event that constitutes the reason the notification is being sent PHVS_NotifiableEvent_Disease_Condition_CDC_NNDSS
Case Class Status Code Status of the case/event as suspect, probable, confirmed, or not a case per CSTE/CDC/ surveillance case definitions. PHVS_CaseClassStatus_NND
MMWR Week MMWR Week for which case information is to be counted for MMWR publication.
MMWR Year MMWR Year (YYYY) for which case information is to be counted for MMWR publication.
Reporting State State reporting the notification. PHVS_State_FIPS_5-2
Reporting County County reporting the notification. PHVS_County_FIPS_6-4
National Reporting Jurisdiction National jurisdiction reporting the notification to CDC. PHVS_NationalReportingJurisdiction_NND
Reporting Source Type Code Type of facility or provider associated with the source of information sent to Public Health. PHVS_ReportingSourceType_NND
Reporting Source ZIP Code ZIP Code of the reporting source for this case.
Date First Reported PHD Earliest date the case was reported to the public health department whether at the local, county, or state public health level.
Person Reporting to CDC - Name Name of the person who is reporting the case to the CDC. This is the person that CDC should contract in a state if there are questions regarding this case notification.
Person Reporting to CDC - Phone Number Phone Number of the person who is reporting the case to the CDC. This is the person that CDC should contract in a state if there are questions regarding this case notification.
Person Reporting to CDC - Title Job title / description of the person reporting the case to the CDC. This is the person that CDC should contract in a state if there are questions regarding this case notification.
Person Reporting to CDC - Affiliation Affiliated Facility of the person reporting the case to the CDC. This is the person that CDC should contract in a state if there are questions regarding this case notification.
Type of leprosy Classify the diagnosis based on one of the ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes PHVS_TypeofLeprosy_CDC



Subject Address County County of residence of the subject PHVS_County_FIPS_6-4
Subject Address State State of residence of the subject PHVS_State_FIPS_5-2
Age units at case investigation Subject age units at time of case investigation PHVS_AgeUnit_UCUM_NETSS
Country of Birth Country of Birth PHVS_CountryofBirth_CDC
Time in U.S. Length of time this subject has been living in the U.S. (if born out of the U.S.
Date first entered U.S. Provide the date that subject first entered U.S. in YYYYMM format (if born out of the U.S.)
Subject’s Sex Subject’s current sex PHVS_Sex_MFU
Race Category Field containing one or more codes that broadly refer to the subject’s race(s). PHVS_RaceCategory_CDC
Ethnic Group Code Based on the self-identity of the subject as Hispanic or Latino PHVS_EthnicityGroup_CDC_Unk
Country of Usual Residence Where does the person usually* live (defined as their residence)

*For the definition of ‘usual residence’ refer to CSTE position statement # 11-SI-04 titled “Revised Guidelines for Determining Residency for Disease Reporting” at http://www.cste.org/ps2011/11-SI-04.pdf .
PHVS_CountryofBirth_CDC
Earliest Date Reported to County Earliest date reported to county public health system
Earliest Date Reported to State Earliest date reported to state public health system
Diagnosis Date Earliest date of diagnosis (clinical or laboratory) of condition being reported to public health system
Case Disease Imported Code Indication of where the disease/condition was likely acquired. PHVS_DiseaseAcquiredJurisdiction_NETSS
Imported Country If the disease or condition was imported, indicates the country in which the disease was likely acquired. PHVS_Country_ISO_3166-1
Country of Exposure or Country Where Disease was Acquired

Note: use exposure or acquired consistently across variables
Indicates the country in which the disease was potentially acquired. PHVS_CountryofBirth_CDC
Date of Onset of symptoms Date of the beginning of the illness. Reported date of the onset of symptoms of the condition being reported to the public health system
Date Leprosy first diagnosed Provide month and year first diagnosis was made (if applicable)
Initial diagnosis Was subject diagnosed in the U.S. or outside the U.S.
Diagnosis_Biopsy Was biopsy performed in the U.S.? PHVS_DiagnosisBiopsy_CDC
Diagnosis_SkinSmear Was skin smear test performed PHVS_DiagnosisSkinSmear_Leprosy
Date test performed Provide date test was performed in YYYYMM format
Test Result Epidemiologic interpretation of the results of the tests performed for this case PHVS_LabTestInterpretation_Leprosy
Current antimicrobial Treatment Indicate all antimicrobial drugs used to treat subject
PHVS_MedicationTreatment_Leprosy
Date current antimicrobial Treatment Indicate the date antimicrobial treatment started
PHVS_MedicationTreatment_Date_Leprosy
Disability Indicate any sensory abnormalities or deformities of the hands, feet or eyes PHVS_HandsFeet_CDC
Armadillo exposure Did subject ever had direct contact with an armadillo? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC

Sheet 17: Hepatitis

Label/Short Name Description Value Set Code. Search in PHIN VADS using the following link (https://phinvads.cdc.gov/vads/SearchHome.action)
Reason for Testing Listing of the reason(s) the subject was tested for hepatitis. PHVS_ReasonForTest_Hepatitis
Symptomatic Was the subject symptomatic for hepatitis? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Date of Illness Onset Date of the beginning of the illness. Reported date of the onset of symptoms of the condition being reported to the public health system
Jaundiced (Symptom) Was the subject jaundiced? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Due Date Subject's pregnancy due date
Previously Aware of Condition Was the subject aware they had Hepatitis prior to lab testing? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Provider of Care for Condition Does the subject have a provider of care for Hepatitis? This is any healthcare provider that monitors or treats the patient for viral hepatitis. PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Liver Enzyme Test Type Liver Enzyme Test Type PHVS_LabTestTypeEnzymes_Hepatitis
Liver Enzyme Test Result Date Liver Enzyme Test Result Date
Liver Enzyme Upper Limit Normal Liver Enzyme Upper Limit Normal
Liver Enzyme Test Result Liver Enzyme Test Result
Test Type Epidemiologic interpretation of the type of test(s) performed for this case. PHVS_LabTestType_Hepatitis
Test Result Epidemiologic interpretation of the results of the test(s) performed for this case. PHVS_PosNegUnk_CDC
anti-HCV signal to cut-off ratio Used to specify the anti-HCV signal to cut-off ratio if antibody to Hepatitis C virus was the test performed.
Is this case Epi-linked to another confirmed or probable case?
Specify if this case is Epidemiologically-linked to another confirmed or probable case of hepatitis? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Contact With Confirmed or Suspected Case During the 2-6 weeks prior to the onset of symptoms, was the subject a contact of a person with confirmed or suspected hepatitis virus infection? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Contact Type During the 2-6 weeks prior to the onset of symptoms, type of contact the subject had with a person with confirmed or suspected hepatitis virus infection PHVS_ContactType_HepatitisA
Contact Type Indicator During the 2-6 weeks prior to the onset of symptoms, answer (Yes, No, Unknown) for each type of contact the subject had with a person with confirmed or suspected hepatitis virus infection PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
In Day Care During the 2-6 weeks prior to the onset of symptoms, was the subject a child or employee in daycare center, nursery, or preschool? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Day Care Contact During the 2-6 weeks prior to the onset of symptoms, was the subject a household contact of a child or employee in a daycare center, nursery, or preschool? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Identified Day Care Case Was there an identified hepatitis case in the childcare facility? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Sexual Preference What is/was the subject's sexual preference? PHVS_SexualPreference_NETSS
Number of Male Sexual Partners During the 2-6 weeks prior to the onset of symptoms, number of male sex partners the person had.
Number of Female Sexual Partners During the 2-6 weeks prior to the onset of symptoms, number of female sex partners the person had.
IV Drug Use During the 2-6 weeks prior to the onset of symptoms, did the subject inject drugs not prescribed by a doctor? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Recreational Drug Use During the 2-6 weeks prior to the onset of symptoms, did the subject use street drugs but not inject? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Travel or Live Outside U.S. or Canada During the 2-6 weeks prior to the onset of symptoms, did the subject travel or live outside the U.S.A. or Canada? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Countries Traveled or Lived Outside U.S. or Canada The country(s) to which the subject traveled or lived (outside the U.S.A. or Canada) prior to symptom onset. PHVS_Country_ISO_3166-1
Principal reason for travel What was the principal reason for travel? PHVS_TravelReason_HepatitisA
Household Travel Outside U.S. or Canada During the 3 months prior to the onset of symptoms, did anyone in the subject's household travel outside the U.S.A. or Canada? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Household Countries Traveled to Outside U.S. or Canada The country(s) to which anyone in the subject's household traveled (outside the U.S.A. or Canada) prior to symptom onset. PHVS_Country_ISO_3166-1
Common-Source Outbreak Is the subject suspected as being part of a common-source outbreak? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Foodborne Outbreak- infected food handler Subject is associated with a foodborne outbreak that is asscociated with an infected food handler. PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Foodborne Outbreak - NOT an infected food handler Subject is associated with a foodborne outbreak that is not associated with an infected food handler. PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Food Item of Associated Outbreak Food item with which the foodborne outbreak is associated.
Waterborne Outbreak Subject is associated with a waterborne outbreak . PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Unidentified Source Outbreak Subject is associated with an outbreak that does not have an identifed source. PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Food Handler During the 2 weeks prior to the onset of symptoms or while ill, was the subject employed as a food handler? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Diabetes Does subject have diabetes? PHVS_YesNoUnknown_CDC
Diabetes Diagnosis Date I