AC Acronym

(a limit field)

cat in ac

ac=pacs

The AC field contains the acronym of the test described in the record. Use this field to search for a particular test name acronym as shown in the examples above.

Acronyms are only listed if the author or publisher has made substantial use of the acronym in referring to the test, or if the test is widely known by the acronym.

Browsing Acronyms

As an alternative to searching with the field label, you can browse acronyms used in the database and search for them directly from the Acronym Field-Specific Index. This field-specific index contains only acronyms drawn from the AC field, therefore, your search will always yield results. Search results display in the AC field.