Result Setup

General Description

This screen is used to setup test results, which can then be added to tests. These result fields show up on individual tests on the Result Entry screen.

Screenshots

Search Results

Number	Name	Description
1	Result Name	Enter the result name you wish to search for here.
2	Standard Code	Can be used as an identifier for an external system (e.g. SNOMED).
3	Result Type	Select the result type you wish to search for here.
4	Search Results Area	The results of your search show here. When you first open this screen, all results are populated here.
5	Add Result Button	Click here if you wish to add a new result to the database.

Edit Form

Some of the fields in the screen shot below only show up if you select certain types of results.

Number	Name	Description
1	Result Type	This dropdown box chooses the type of data this result will contain. This changes which options you'll need to specify in the boxes below this dropdown.
2	Precision	Number of digits after the decimal that you want to show up.
3	Delta Checkbox	Number of days in between tests that will trigger.
4	Diff Key	Assigns a key to this result. This is used when using the Diff popup on a test like a CBC.
5	Calculation	This field is used to enter a formula if you wish this test result to represent a calculation between two or more other results on the same test. You can use standard math operators (e.g. + - * / ) and parentheses for grouping. You must reference result fields by their exact name (case matters). Example: ([RBC][RETICULOCYTE])10
6	Method	Method is the type of machine the result is run on.
7	Standard Code	Can be used as an identifier for an external system (e.g. SNOMED).
8	Sent Via Interface	If checked, this result is sent through to your instrument interface (e.g. Data Innovations).
9	Interface Test Code	An identifier that references a test code on an interface. (i.e. WBC, RBC, etc.)
10	Interface Machine Code	Can be used to define the intended hardware that a particular test or tests is being run on.
11	Reference Ranges Tab	This is where you can add/edit/delete the reference ranges associated with this test result. (See below)
12	Macros Tab	This is where you can add/edit/delete macros associated with this test result. (See below)
13	Worksheet Order	This number affects the order the result displays on a Worksheet. The results display from highest number of the left to lowest number on the right.

Reference Ranges Tab

Number	Name	Description
1	Method	Method is the type of machine the result is run on.
2	Suppress	If this is "Y" then this reference range will not appear on the report.
3	Default Range	If this is selected, this range will be the default range for any results that do not fall into another category.
4	Result	This is where you specify the details pertaining to a range. The range is the number you list
5	Flag	The character you enter here, shows up on the report (usually 'H' or 'L' for high/low).
6	Display	If the result is in the specified range, whatever is put in this field will be listed on the report instead of the actual value.
7	Recheck	If the result entered is in this specified range, VetView will prompt the user to ensure he/she entered the correct value.
8	Reflex Test	If the result entered is in this specified range, the test entered here will be automatically added to the accession.

Macros Tab

Number	Name	Description
1	Employee	If an employee is specified here, the macro entered will only be available to him/her. If "Everyone" is selected, the macro will available to all.
2	Test	The tests displayed here will be the tests that have at least one of the result type currently being edited. If a test is selected, the current macro will only be available on that test. If "All Tests" is chosen, the macro will available to all tests (with the current result type).
3	Macro Text	Enter the full text of the macro here.