Lab

A well-organized patient database is the foundation of any efficient lab. The Patients section in the DrPro Lab module provides a centralized place to store, manage, and access all your patient information and their complete diagnostic history. Step-by-Step Guide     Step 1: Navigate to the Patients Section   From the main sidebar on the left, click on Lab and then select Patients. This will take you to your complete patient database.   Step 2: Add a New Patient   You can add patients directly from this screen or when creating a new order. To add one from the database: Click the + Add Patient button in the top-right corner. A pop-up form will appear. Fill in the patient’s essential details, including: Full Name (First, Middle, Last) Age and/or Birth Date Gender Marital Status Click Add Patient to save the new record. The patient will now appear in your main list.   Step 3: View and Search Your Patient List   The main screen displays a list of all your registered patients with key information at a glance: Patient: Name, age, and gender. Contact: Phone number and email address. Address: The patient’s primary address. To find a specific person quickly, simply type their name or contact details into the Search Patient bar.   Step 4: Access Detailed Patient Information   To see a complete profile for any patient, click View Patient in the “Action” column. A detailed view will open with two main tabs: Patient Info: This is the default tab. It displays comprehensive demographic data, including contact details, address, employment information, and any custom fields you have set up. Diagnostic Orders: This tab is crucial for a quick overview of the patient’s history. It shows a complete list of all past and present lab orders for that patient, including the test name, order number, and current status (e.g., Pending, Completed). This powerful feature allows you to access a patient’s entire testing history from one convenient location, improving continuity of care. 👉 Ready to create a new test for a patient? Head over to our guide on How to Manage Pharmacy Module!

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.

The Order section of the Lab module is the central command center for managing all patient test requests. From here, you can create new orders for walk-in patients, track samples that need to be collected, process payments, and monitor the status of every test. Step-by-Step Guide   Step 1: Navigate to the Lab Order Dashboard   From the main sidebar on the left, click on Lab. The first option, Order, will take you to your main dashboard for all lab requests.   Step 2: Understand Your Order Dashboard   The dashboard gives you a complete overview of your lab’s operations at a glance: Main Status Tabs: New Samples: All newly created orders where the sample has not yet been collected. This is your primary action list. On Going: Orders where the sample has been collected and is currently being processed. Completed: All orders that have been fully processed and finished. Order Type Tabs: Lab Pickup: Orders for which a sample needs to be collected from an external location. Walk In: Orders for patients who are physically present at the lab. Order List: Each card represents a single order and shows key details like patient name, tests ordered, referring doctor, and payment status (Paid or Pending).   Step 3: Add a New Lab Order   Click the Add New button in the top-right corner to open the new order form. Fill in the required details: Select Patient: Choose an existing patient from the dropdown or click the “+ Patient” icon to add a new one. Referral Doctor: Select the doctor who referred the patient, if applicable. On Site Collection: Use this toggle if the sample collection is happening at the patient’s location instead of the lab. Investigations: Click “+ Add Investigations” to select the specific lab tests the patient needs. The billing total will update automatically. Click Complete to create the order. It will now appear in your New Samples list.   Step 4: Manage an Existing Order   To process an order, click on its card in the list. A detailed pop-up window will appear with several actions: Collect Sample: This is the first step. Click this button to confirm that you have received the specimen from the patient. This will likely move the order to the “On Going” tab. Add Payment: If the payment status is “Pending,” click here to record the payment received. Explain Notes: Add any specific comments, instructions, or observations related to the order. Cancel Order: If the order needs to be voided for any reason. Complete: Once the test is fully processed and results are ready, click this to finalize the order and move it to the “Completed” tab. 👉 Continue learning with our next guide: How to Process Samples in the Work Order Section.