...
The lab results tab contains detailed information on smear, culture, and drug sensitivity test (DST) results.
1. Viewing previously-entered results
...
- In the list of specimens/collection dates on the left, click on the date.
- The details for that particular specimen will display on the right.
...
Adding new results
The "Lab Results" section has four options for adding new lab results: Add a new Specimen, add a single smear result, add a set (3) of smear results, and add a new culture result. Choose the option that works best for the data you have to enter.
Adding new results with full specimen details
...
- This process will add a specimen to which we can add any combination of results: smears, cultures, and/or DSTs.
- Click "Add a new Specimen" button on the Lab Results tab.
- Enter the relevant details for the specimen: sample ID, sample type, date collected, collected by, location collected, appearance, and comments. Click Save.
- The Lab Results tab will load with the new specimen highlighted on the left.
- On the right choose Smear, Culture, or DST from the “Add a new Lab Test” dropdown and click “Add”
- Enter details as appropriate and click Save.
- Repeat the previous two steps until all results have been entered for this specimen.
- Click "Add a new Specimen" button on the Lab Results tab.
...
Add a single smear, a set of smears, or a culture result without entering the full set of specimen details.
...
- This is a quicker way to enter results if the full specimen details are not available or important.
- Choose the appropriate option from the picklist and click Add.
- Enter relevant details and click Save.
...
Patient Details Tab
The Patient Details tab lists basic demographic information for the patient.