Recording a Test

Important - Most test results are received and filed to the patient record electronically, you must be careful not to duplicate a test.

To manually record a test within Vision Anywhere:

From Vision Anywhere, select the patient required.
Select New Encounter and select an appropriate encounter type.
Enter a keyword in the dynamic search bar:
Training Tip - You can enter 'Test' and select the Test Result form. Once there, you can search for a test.
Select the appropriate clinical term from the available list, or select the SNOMED CT Browser, see Using the SNOMED CT Browser for details if required.
The Test Result screen displays:
Complete as required:
- Test - The clinical term selected displays, update if required.
  
  Note - The following options differ depending on the test.
- Result - Enter the result for the test.
- Unit - Defaults to the expected, unit of measure, update if appropriate.
- Qualifier - Select the appropriate qualifier, if the qualifier is not known, select <none>.
- Notes - Enter any comments required.
- Date/Time - Defaults to the system date and time, update if appropriate.
- Clinician - Defaults to the clinician logged in or if you are an administrator the patient's Usual GP.
Select Save ..

See Adding a Test Request for details of recording an electronic test request.

Note – To print this topic select Print

in the top right corner and follow the on-screen prompts.