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Lab Test Templates
Lab Test Templates define the configuration for each type of laboratory test your facility offers. Templates must be set up before lab tests can be ordered.
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Creating a Lab Test Template
- Go to Lab Test Template list
- Click + Add Lab Test Template
- Configure the template:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Name of the test (e.g., Complete Blood Count, Blood Glucose, Lipid Profile) |
| Department | Medical department responsible |
| Item | ERPNext Item for billing |
| Rate | Standard charge for this test |
| Lab Test Group | Group category (Hematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc.) |
| Result Format | Normal / Descriptive / Organism (see below) |
| Sample Required | Which sample type is needed (Blood, Urine, etc.) |
Result Format Types
| Format | Use Case | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Numeric results with reference ranges | Hemoglobin: 14.5 g/dL (Normal: 13.0-17.0) |
| Descriptive | Text-based results | Urine Appearance: Clear, Color: Pale Yellow |
| Organism | Microbiology with sensitivity testing | Culture: E. coli — Sensitive to Amoxicillin |
Group Templates
For tests that contain multiple sub-tests (panels), use Lab Test Group Templates:
Example: Complete Blood Count (CBC)
| Sub-Test | Unit | Normal Range |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin | g/dL | 13.0 - 17.0 |
| WBC Count | /μL | 4,000 - 11,000 |
| Platelet Count | /μL | 150,000 - 400,000 |
| RBC Count | million/μL | 4.5 - 5.5 |
| Hematocrit | % | 38 - 50 |
