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Lab & Investigations

The lab module covers test ordering, sample collection, result entry, and the printable report — without leaving the patient's chart.

The catalog​

Lab → Catalog — every test the hospital offers. Each entry has:

  • Code (LIS or in-house).
  • Sample type (blood, urine, swab, etc.).
  • Reference ranges (per age / sex if needed).
  • Turnaround time.
  • Price and tax class.

Tests can be grouped into panels (e.g. CBC, LFT, RFT) for one-click ordering.

Ordering a test​

From the consultation page, click Order Test and pick from the catalog. The order:

  1. Appears on the lab counter dashboard.
  2. Adds the price to the visit bill.
  3. Generates a sample-collection slip with a barcode.

Sample collection​

The lab tech scans the barcode at the collection counter. The system records the collection time and the technician.

Result entry​

The lab tech opens the order and enters results — typed, scanned PDF, or imported from an LIS via the CSV / HL7 bridge. Out-of-range values are flagged automatically.

The lab report​

Every order produces a Lab Report PDF with the hospital letterhead, the doctor's name, the test, the result, the reference range, and a flag if abnormal. Reports can be:

  • Printed at the lab counter.
  • Emailed to the patient.
  • Pushed back to the consult page (so the doctor sees the result on the next visit).

Critical results​

Mark any test result critical. The system pages the ordering doctor (SMS / app notification) and logs the acknowledgement.