Enter & Verify Results

Enter laboratory test results manually or review analyzer imports, then verify and approve reports for delivery.

Permissions: results_entry.edit, result_verification.edit

Find invoices ready for entry

1. Go to Invoices.
2. Filter by status: Sample Collected or In Progress.
3. Or use Results Entry from the sidebar quick menu.

Manual result entry

1. Open the invoice → click Enter Results.
2. For each test, fill parameter values:

Field type	Example
Numeric	5.6 (glucose mg/dL)
Text	Negative, Non-reactive
Dropdown	Pre-defined options from catalog
Rich text	Culture growth descriptions

3. Reference ranges display automatically from the test catalog.
4. Out-of-range values are highlighted.
5. Click Save.

API: PUT /lab/pms/invoices/{id}/result-entry

Review analyzer imports

If analyzers are connected:

1. Results may pre-populate after ingest.
2. Check Analyzers → Logs for import status.
3. Verify barcode matched the correct invoice.
4. Correct any mapping errors manually.

Enter results for multiple tests

Approach	When to use
Single invoice	Standard workflow
Worklist view	Batch entry for chemistry runs
Department filter	Organize by lab section

Verify and approve

Verification is typically performed by a pathologist or senior technician:

1. Open invoice → Result Entry.
2. Review all parameters and patient demographics.
3. Check critical values and flags.
4. Click Approve Report.

API: POST /lab/pms/invoices/{id}/result-entry/approve

Before approving	Confirm
Patient identity	Name and ID match sample
All tests complete	No blank required fields
Units correct	Especially for numeric results
Comments added	If clinically significant

After approval

Status	Available actions
Verified	Print, SMS, email, WhatsApp report
	Public online lookup enabled (if configured)

Re-opening results

If corrections are needed after approval, contact your administrator. Depending on configuration, approved reports may require admin override to edit.

Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
Cannot save results	Check results_entry.edit permission
Cannot approve	Need result_verification.edit
Analyzer data missing	See Analyzer Troubleshooting
Read-only mode	Billing issue

Related links

• Laboratory: Result Entry
• Send Report
• Intermediate Tutorial
• API: PMS Results