Once a sample has been collected, it moves from “Orders” to the Work Order section. This is your laboratory’s main workspace for inputting test results, getting them reviewed, and finalizing reports. This guide covers the end-to-end process.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Go to the Work Order Dashboard
From the left sidebar, click on Lab and then select Work Order. This will open the main dashboard for all tests that are ready for processing.
Step 2: Understand Your Work Order Statuses
The dashboard is organized by the status of the tests, helping you manage your workflow efficiently:
- On Going: This is the default view, showing all tests for which samples have been collected and are awaiting result entry.
- Doctor Review: Tests where results have been entered but are pending review and sign-off by a doctor.
- Completed: All tests that are fully processed, reviewed, and finalized.
Step 3: Start Entering Test Results
In the On Going tab, you will see a list of tests waiting for data entry.
- Find the test you want to process in the list.
- Click on the Enter Report button in the “Action” column for that test.
Step 4: Fill in the Test Component Values
You will be taken to the result entry screen for the specific test (e.g., CBC – Haemogram).
- For each Component (like Hemoglobin, RBC Count), enter the measured Value in the provided box.
- The Unit and Reference Range are typically pre-filled for your convenience.
- Use the Highlight checkbox to flag any results that are outside the normal reference range, making them easier to spot on the final report.
- At the bottom, you can Select a Doctor to assign the report for final review.
Once all values are entered, click Save to save your progress or Save & Complete to finalize the entry.
Step 5: Preview and Finalize the Report
Before finalizing, it’s always a good idea to see how the report will look.
- Click the Preview button in the top-right corner.
- A pop-up will show you the final Report layout, complete with patient details, results, and reference values.
- If everything looks correct, you can proceed to complete the work order. You can also use the Download button from the preview to get a PDF copy of the report.
Finalizing the report will move it to the next stage, either “Doctor Review” or “Completed,” depending on your lab’s workflow.
👉 Continue learning with our next guide: How to Manage Your Patient Database in the Lab Module.
