Results & Reporting
Receive results from instruments and reference laboratories, review abnormal flags, and deliver results to providers and patients.
Receiving Results
Results flow into Path.systems automatically via HL7/FHIR integration with connected reference laboratories and instruments. When a result is received, it is matched to the originating request using the lab reference number.
Result Fields
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Test Name | The test that was performed, matched to the ordered test item | WBC Count |
| Value | Numeric or text result | 8.4 |
| Unit | Measurement unit | 10^3/uL |
| Reference Range | Normal range for comparison | 4.0–11.0 |
| Abnormal Flag | H (High), L (Low), C (Critical), or N (Normal) | H |
Abnormal Flagging
| Flag | Meaning | Visual Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | Normal — within reference range | No badge | None |
| H | High — above reference range | Yellow 'High' badge | Review recommended |
| L | Low — below reference range | Yellow 'Low' badge | Review recommended |
| C | Critical — dangerously out of range | Red 'Critical' badge | Immediate notification triggered |
Critical Results
Results flagged as Critical (C) trigger the critical notification workflow. The system attempts to notify the referring provider immediately via the configured notification channel (webhook, SMS, or in-app alert). A critical result requires documented acknowledgment before it can be finalized.
Viewing Results
Results appear in two places:
- Request expanded view — on the
Requestspage, expand any request row to see a results table below the test items. Results show test name, value, unit, reference range, and abnormal flag. - Patient profile— on a patient's detail page, expand any request to see its associated results inline.
Result Delivery
Once results are finalized, they can be delivered through multiple channels:
- Provider Portal — referring doctors see results in real-time via the dashboard
- EMR Push — results are sent back to the originating EMR/EHR via HL7/FHIR (see EMR Integration)
- Webhooks — real-time event notifications for external systems (see Webhooks)
- Patient Notifications — configurable SMS or email notifications to patients when results are ready