Description: Data format for the exchange of laboratory information. Additional information: The laboratory data format is designed to facilitate the efficient and accurate recording, storage, and retrieval of laboratory data. It typically includes fields for patient identification, specimen identification, test requested, test results, units of measure, reference ranges, and date and time of testing. The format may also include additional fields for comments or notes, abnormal flags, and other relevant information. The specific format used may depend on the type of laboratory (e.g., clinical, research, industrial) and the specific tests being performed. It's important to note that the laboratory data format must comply with relevant standards and regulations to ensure data integrity and patient privacy. Example: For instance, a laboratory data format for a clinical laboratory might include the following fields: 'Patient ID', 'Patient Name', 'Date of Birth', 'Gender', 'Test Requested', 'Specimen ID', 'Date and Time of Collection', 'Test Results', 'Units of Measure', 'Reference Range', 'Abnormal Flags', 'Date and Time of Reporting', and 'Comments'. This format allows for the systematic recording and retrieval of patient test data, facilitating efficient patient care and clinical decision-making. Publisher: National Institutes of Health Source: https://www.nih.gov/health-information/nih-clinical-research-trials-you/basics LOST view: Semantic view Identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/LaboratoryDataFormatRepresentation EIRA traceability: eira:DataRepresentation EIRA concept: eira:SolutionBuildingBlock Last modification: 2023-08-04 dct:identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/LaboratoryDataFormatRepresentation dct:title: Laboratory Data Format