Result Entry & Verification

Manual result entry complements analyzer automation for microscopy, rapid tests, send-out panels, and corrected values. Verification is the controlled step that releases results to patients.

Permissions: results_entry.*, result_verification.edit, Quick Access quick.verify_results

Workflow diagram

flowchart TB
    A[Open sample / patient] --> B{Results exist?}
    B -->|Partial auto| C[Complete missing parameters]
    B -->|None| D[Full manual entry]
    C --> E[Save draft]
    D --> E
    E --> F{QC pass?}
    F -->|No| C
    F -->|Yes| G[Submit for verification]
    G --> H[Verifier review]
    H --> I[Approve]
    I --> J[Report delivery]

Opening the entry screen

Access result entry from:

Entry point	Typical user
Samples worklist	Bench technician
Results inbox	Review imported data
Patient record	Corrections by supervisor
Pending samples report	Catch-up queue

Requires results_entry.view minimum; saving needs create or edit.

Parameter types

Catalog parameters render appropriate controls:

Type	Entry method
Numeric	Keypad with unit display
Text	Free text (e.g., urine appearance)
Pick-list	Dropdown of allowed values
Formula	Calculated from other parameters
Attachment	Image for microscopy (when enabled)

Reference ranges display from catalog. Out-of-range values highlight automatically.

Entering values

1. Scan barcode or search patient.
2. Select test panel.
3. Tab through parameters in display order.
4. Enter values; note instrument flags if manual override.
5. Add internal comments (not on patient PDF) if supported.
6. Save — status moves toward verification queue.

Keyboard-first entry

Train technicians to use keyboard navigation for high-volume benches — reduces mouse time per panel.

Amendment policy

Scenario	Permission	Audit
Typo before verify	results_entry.edit	User + timestamp
Post-verify correction	Supervisor edit + re-verify	Amendment trail
Critical value callback	Document in LIS notes	External SOP

Post-delivery changes

After SMS or public link delivery, amendments may require patient re-notification. Follow medical director policy.

Verification

Verification is a distinct permission — bench enterers should not verify their own work in regulated environments.

sequenceDiagram
    participant Tech
    participant System
    participant Pathologist
  Tech->>System: Save completed panel
  System->>Pathologist: Verification queue notification
  Pathologist->>System: Review + approve
  System->>System: Lock values

Verifier checklist

Check	Action if fail
Patient identity	Hold and reconcile barcode
Critical flags	Callback per SOP
Delta from prior	Confirm with clinician
Incomplete panel	Return to technician
Reference range	Verify age/gender cohort

Approve with result_verification.edit or toolbar Verify Results (quick.verify_results).

Report delivery

After verification, release via report_delivery.create:

Channel	Quick permission
Print	Standard print dialog
SMS	quick.send_sms
Email	quick.send_email
WhatsApp	quick.send_whatsapp
Public link	Uses report lookup token

See How-To: Send Report to Patient.

Outsource / reference tests

Send-out tests may enter results when reference lab PDF is received:

1. Mark sample as outsource in collection.
2. Enter results manually or attach PDF.
3. Verify as usual.
4. Outsource test report tracks volumes.

Read-only mode

Read-only mode blocks save and verify mutations. View historical results remains available for clinical continuity.

Permissions matrix

Action	Code
View entry screen	results_entry.view
Create new result set	results_entry.create
Edit unverified	results_entry.edit
Delete draft	results_entry.delete
Verify	result_verification.edit
Quick verify button	quick.verify_results
Deliver report	report_delivery.create

Quality metrics

Verification timestamps power:

• Turnaround time — collection to verify
• Test performance — volume per tech
• Delayed samples — SLA breaches

Related documentation

• Results Inbox
• Samples
• Analyzers
• How-To: Enter & Verify Results