Variables related to Specimen Results

id
Variable
Description
Collected
File
idPPTDRWVariableParticipant Draw NumberDescriptionID and PPTDRW identify a specimen draw.
*Use ID and PPTDRW to merge with the specimen draws file (spec_draws) or the specimen results file (spec_results).
CollectedWHI-LLSFileWHI Long Life Study Visits
idSAMEDRAWVariableAll CBC results from same draw indicatorDescriptionFlag indicating if all the CBC results reported are from the same draw.CollectedBaseline, MainFileClinic CBC Results
idHEMATOCRVariableHematocrit (%)DescriptionCollectedBaseline, MainFileClinic CBC Results
idHEMOGLBNVariableHemoglobin (gm/dl)DescriptionCollectedBaseline, MainFileClinic CBC Results
idPLATELETVariablePlatelet count (Kcell/microliter)DescriptionCollectedBaseline, MainFileClinic CBC Results
idWBCVariableWhite blood cell (Kcell/microliter)DescriptionCollectedBaseline, MainFileClinic CBC Results
idCOREDAYSVariableCore Days since randomization/enrollmentDescriptionNumber of days from randomization/enrollment to date of blood draw.CollectedBaseline, MainFileCore Analyte Results
idCOREVCLOVariableClosest to visit within visit type and yearDescriptionFor data with the same visit type and year, indicates the data closest to that visit's target date. Valid for data entered with an annual or semi-annual visit type.
*See data preparation document.
CollectedBaseline, MainFileCore Analyte Results
idCOREEXPCVariableExpected for visitDescriptionThis data was expected for this visit. Core Analytes were expected of CT participants in the blood subsample at baseline and at years 1, 3, and 6. Core Analytes were expected for OS participants in the OS Measurement Precision Study (OS-MPS) at baseline and at a non-routine visit between 1 and 180 days after enrollment.
*This includes forms from the subsample of OS participants at year 6 that were enrolled in the three clinical centers participating in the WHI Osteoporosis sub study, as height and weight were collected on OS participants at year 6 by design; see [table 16.1; on page 16-18b of volume 2](https://www.whi.org/doc/Vol-2-16-Follow-up-Contacts.pdf#page=32).
CollectedBaseline, MainFileCore Analyte Results
idDRAWTIMEVariableDraw timeDescriptionTime blood was drawn in military time. Format HH24:MI (e.g. 13:20).CollectedBaseline, MainFileCore Analyte Results