On the Labs tab, the Most Recent shows the latest lab test and allows the user to move back through the most recent results. In this dialog, the most recent lab results are listed in the pane. The provider uses four buttons to move to the Oldest, Previous Collected, Next, and Newest. Between the Previous Collected and Next buttons is the test's collection date and time (if there is one). It also displays microbiology results and any comments on the collection.
Note: Some lab tests can have a collection date but no collection time. In this case, CPRS displays on the date between the Previous Collected and Next buttons.
Each test then displays the following:
· The Collection Date/Time
· Test name
· Result
· Flag (L for abnormal low, H for abnormal High, and each may have an asterisk (*) if the result is critical)
· Units
· Reference range
Additional information includes the specimen type, accession number, and the provider who ordered the lab test, the report release date and time, and the name of the lab performing the test.
Clicking on a lab test will display a graph for all results of that particular test.
The most recent lab results are displayed for the selected patient.