The Laboratory Reports feature provides healthcare professionals with a powerful tool to track, filter, and analyze patient lab tests and results. This article explores the functionality, search capabilities, and reporting options available in this essential clinical tool.
Accessing Lab Reports
The Lab Reports option is located under the Reports dropdown section.
- Navigate to Reports menu
- Select "Labs Reports" from the submenu options
Search Functionality
The Lab Reports interface offers search capabilities, allowing users to quickly locate specific reports based on various parameters.
Date Range Selection
Users can filter reports by specifying a custom date range, enabling both historical analysis and current monitoring of lab results.
Advanced Filtering Options
Several filtering options enhance the search functionality:
- Show only abnormal results: Displays only lab tests with values outside the normal reference range
- Show only incomplete tests: Highlights tests that have been ordered but not yet completed
- Include canceled orders: Option to view tests that were ordered but subsequently canceled
Search Bar
A dedicated search bar allows for quick lookups using keywords, patient identifiers, or specific test names.
Generating Reports
- After configuring the desired search parameters
- Click the "Update Filter" button to execute the search
- The system will process the request and display matching results
Report Metrics and Analysis
The generated report provides comprehensive analytics with key performance indicators.
| Metric | Description |
| Results (total) | The total number of lab tests matching your search criteria |
| Abnormal results (% of Total) | Percentage of tests with values outside normal ranges |
| Missing Orders (% of total) | Percentage of ordered tests without completed results |
Export Capabilities
For documentation or offline analysis, users can export the generated report.
- Select the export option from the report view
- The system will generate a PDF version of the report
- The PDF is automatically sent to the Message Center for convenient access