Time to rise from chair, walk 10 feet and back, and return to sitting [TUG]

Q: Why is Time to rise from chair, walk 10 feet and back, and return to sitting [TUG] ordered?

Providers order this test when results can help evaluate symptoms, monitor conditions, or guide treatment.

Q: How do I prepare for Time to rise from chair, walk 10 feet and back, and return to sitting [TUG]?

Preparation depends on the specific test and your provider’s instructions.

LOINC: 89423-8Type: OtherCPT: N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

A diagnostic test used to support clinical decision-making.

Sources

[1]LOINC — Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes. Regenstrief Institute

Time to rise from chair, walk 10 feet and back, and return to sitting [TUG]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Time to rise from chair, walk 10 feet and back, and return to sitting [TUG]?

Why is Time to rise from chair, walk 10 feet and back, and return to sitting [TUG] ordered?

How do I prepare for Time to rise from chair, walk 10 feet and back, and return to sitting [TUG]?