Conditions of reporting 

·         The reported results are for information and for interpretation of the referring doctor only.

·         It is presumed that the tests performed on the specimen belong to the patient named or identified.

·         Results of tests may vary from laboratory to laboratory and also in some parameters from time to time for the same patient.

·         Should the results indicate an unexpected abnormality, the same should be reconfirmed.

·         Only such medical professionals who understand reporting units, reference ranges and limitations of technologies should interpret results.

·         This report is not valid for medico - legal purposes.

·         Neither Diagnocare, nor its employees / representatives assume any liability, responsibility for any loss or damage that may be incurred by any person as a result of presuming the meaning or contents of the report.

Explanations 

·         Majority of the specimen processed in this laboratory are collected by Pathologists and Hospitals and we call them as "clients".

·         Name- The name is as declared by the client or the personnel who collected the specimen.

·         Ref. Dr.- The name of the doctor who has recommended testing - as declared by the client.

·         Labcode- This is the accession number in our laboratory and it helps us in archiving and retrieving the data.

·         Barcode - This is the specimen identity number and it states that the results are for the specimen bearing that barcode (irrespective of the name).

·         SCP - Specimen Collection Point -This is the location where the blood or specimen was collected as declared by the client.

·         SCT - Specimen Collection Time - The time when the specimen was collected as declared by the client.

·         SRT - Specimen Receiving Time - The time when the specimen reached our laboratory.

·         RRT - Report Releasing Time -The time when our pathologist has released the values for reporting.

·         Reference Range- Means the range of values in which 95% of the normal population would fall.

Suggestions

·         Values out of reference range requires reconfirmation before starting any medical treatments.

·         Retesting is needed if you suspect any quality shortcomings.

·         Testing or retesting should be done in accredited laboratories.