Linking Lab Results Manually

If lab results were received electronically through an EDI connection but were not automatically linked to a patient chart in Office Ally’s EHR 24/7, you can manually link them by following the steps below.

Before We Begin

Before linking lab results manually, make sure you are logged into EHR 24/7 and that the lab result appears in the Results Inbox with a status of Unlinked.

Steps to Link Lab Results Manually

1. Access the Results Inbox

• Log in to EHR 24/7.

• Navigate to the Document Center.

• From the top menu, click Results Inbox.

2. Locate Unlinked Lab Results

• Review the list of lab results that are not linked to a patient chart.

• In the Signed Status column, click Unlinked for the result you want to file.

3. File the Lab Result

• Scroll to the bottom of the lab result.

• Select one of the following options:

• File this lab result to Patient Chart

• File this lab result to Patient Chart and sign
  (Selecting this option will also sign off on the result.)

4. Optional: Send a Desktop Inbox Message

• If Send message to Provider/Staffs Desktop Inbox is selected, a message will be sent to the recipient’s Desktop inbox.

5. Verify Patient and Provider Information

• Confirm that the patient and provider information is correct.

• If the patient does not appear or the information is incorrect:

• Click the three-dot box to view your patient list.

• Select the correct patient.

• Check Ignore Patient Name and Ignore Provider Name Validation as needed.

6. Update the Result

• Choose one of the following:

• Update and view next result

• Update

• The lab result will now be filed into the patient’s chart.

Where to Find the Linked Lab Result

Once updated, the lab result will appear in two locations:

• Document Center > Results Inbox (now showing as linked)

• Patient Chart > Results > Laboratory Results

Managing Linked Lab Results

When viewing test results from the patient’s chart, you can:

• Sign Off

• Route

• Add Comments

• Delete

• Print the lab result

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