Sig code: timing
STAT medical abbreviation
STAT means "immediately", from the Latin "statim".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (2 in all for STAT), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What STAT means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| immediately | statim | Prescriptions, Medication labels |
Example
Sample order text: "chest x-ray STAT."
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Questions
What does STAT mean in medical terms?
STAT means "immediately", from the Latin "statim".
What does STAT stand for in Latin?
STAT comes from "statim", meaning "immediately".
Where is STAT used?
STAT shows up in prescriptions and medication labels. Its category here is sig code: timing.
Is STAT on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. STAT is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.