Laboratory reports are essential for diagnosing, monitoring, and treating patients. In Canvas, labs are managed through the Data Integration system, which ensures accurate linking of lab results to patient charts. While electronic lab results are automatically linked to patients when all identifiers match, manual intervention is required when identifiers do not align. This guide explains how to manage, review, edit, and remove lab reports, as well as how to link results to lab orders.

User's Guide

Linking of Lab Results to Patient

Automatic Linking

Manual Linking

Follow this process for any lab results that do not automatically associate due to mismatching patient identifiers.

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Review Lab Reports

Lab results can be reviewed through the Schedule View or the patient's chart

Panel Filter in Schedule View

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In Chart

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Edit Lab Report

Lab reports can be updated through the patient chart or Schedule View.

Remove Lab Report

Linking Lab Results to Orders

Lab results can be linked to lab orders in several ways to provide clinical context and ensure accurate data.

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Manual Linking

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FAQ & Troubleshooting

Q: When is manual linking necessary?
A: Manual linking is required when patient identifiers do not match or when results are manually uploaded.

Q: Can lab reports be reassigned to another reviewer?
A: Yes, reports can be reassigned by clicking the assignee’s name on the lab report card and selecting a new reviewer from the dropdown menu.

Q: Do lab values need to be included when adding lab results manually?

A: This is a decision to be made by the practice. Documenting lab values is best for tracking historical results whether through the patient panel or through the diagnostic theater.

Q: Do the results have to be linked to the order?

A: The order can be linked to the result to close the loop and make sure orders are not outstanding. Also, it is necessary if the practice is using this information for reporting purposes.

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