===Header===
^Name^Unique ID^ Edition/Date of Edition ^
|Procedure for reporting of results |nchsls:c:biochemistry:document:16|(1) 03-01-2014|

^Preparing authority^Approving authority^Review period^
|All teaching staff of Biochemistry Department|HOD Biochemistry|1 year|


|**Printed copy of this document is considered uncontrolled.** It should be compared with controlled electronic copy before use|
 
======Processes requiring this procedure======
Post-Examination Process
======Purpose======
Purpose of procedure for reporting of results is to communicate results of examination to the clinician and patient unambiguously.
======Procedure======
  -Printed report 
    -Program LIS to print laboratory report which include all relevant details required.
      - Make sure that, reporting format adher to {{ :nchsls:nabl-133.pdf | NABL guideline to use NABL symbol}}
      - Communicate following to LIS programer
          - Print symbol in black color
          - do not change its aspect ratio
          - Only text to be present in symbol is number of certificate (e.g ML-0450)
          - Do not write extra text (e.g Certificate / Cert.No / NABL Accredited) in symbol
          - If any test in report is accredited, print symbol
          - If no test in report is accredited, do not print symbol
          - If tests in report are combination of accredited and non accredited tests, mention "Not In NABL Scope" in name of the Test / Profile heading; to ensure that its un-accredited status is immediately visible to report reader.
    -Format for reporting click here. {{ :nchsls:c:biochemistry:document:report_1000211.pdf |}}
    -Decimal Digits In Result Reporting{{ :nchsls:c:biochemistry:document:decimal_places_18_08_2021.ods |}}
  -Oral report
    -Include following in any oral report 
      -Name of patient
      -Sample ID
      -Examination name
      -Result with units