Reporting and recording test result in laboratory
Laboratory
staff should be provide as much relevant information as possible. It should
interpret the result of test correctly and use information in the best possible
way to benefit patient and the community .report should be clearly and neatly
written.
Standardization in reporting test results:
Standardization
in the presentation of reports and use of unit is important because it helps in
the interpretation and comparison of results, contributes to the efficiency of
a laboratory service and also there is value in case of referral.
Recording result in the laboratory:
In
district laboratories records of test results can be kept by
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Retaining carbon
copies of reports.
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Using work sheets.
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Recording test results
in the register.
Whichever
system is used it must be reliable and enable palinetis resuts to be found
quickly ,Test records are also required when
preparing work reports and estimating the work load of the laboratory.
If
carbon copies or work sheets are used these records must be dated and filed
system atically each day. Separated registers each with its own cards can be
prepared to record the results of hematological, microbiological, clinical
chemistry , urine and faecal tests.
Resisters
can also be used to record daily quality control information, daily checks on
the performance of equipment.
Specimen
and request forms should be checked for the criteria which make it necessary to
reject the specimen.
State
if the specimen requires priority attention e.g., C.S.F.
Work load capacity of the laboratory:
Work load capacity of a laboratory
must be matched to the number of staff and this level of training and to the
size of the laboratory and its facilities. If the amount of work requested is
beyond the capabilities of a laboratory this must brought to the attention of
the medical officer with over all responsibilities for the laboratory .When
work load is excessive the testing of specimen becomes unreliable and safety
measures tends to being no.