Published: 3 Nov 2024

SmrtX Diagnosis API: A Comprehensive Tool for Differential Diagnosis

Introduction

The SmrtX Diagnosis API, an essential component of the DDxHub suite, is designed to streamline healthcare application development by enabling the integration of medical data into online systems. It offers robust differential diagnosis capabilities to support healthcare providers and applications.

Key Features

Authentication and Setup:
* Requires an AuthenticationID header to differentiate between demo and production environments.
* Authentication is managed through custom HTTP headers.

Data Input:
* Accepts JSON input containing symptoms and lab results.
* Data is submitted via the /api/DDxItems endpoint, triggering the generation of diagnosis options.

Outputs and Data Types:
* Results are returned in JSON format, detailing possible diagnoses with explanations.
* Supports differential diagnosis by analyzing correlations among health markers (e.g., blood panels, metabolic panels).
* Enhances clinical decision support systems (CDSS).

Recent Enhancements:
* Expanded test panels include cytokine markers, immunoglobulins, and nutrient testing, improving diagnostic accuracy.

Practical Uses

The Diagnosis API is ideal for:

* Healthcare providers and applications seeking reliable clinical data analysis.
* Preliminary diagnosis phases.
* Developers and clinicians looking to automate diagnostic workflows (Postman collections available).

Documentation

Detailed documentation and API setup guidelines are available at smrtx.com.