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Lab result tracking and notifications

Automatically tracks incoming lab results from external laboratories and sends notifications to veterinarians and pet owners based on result urgency and type. Streamlines result management and ensures timely follow-up care.

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Workflow Trigger

Lab result file is received from external laboratory via email or portal integration

Visual Flow

Each node represents an automated step. Connections show how data and decisions move through the workflow.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Detailed explanation of each automated stage in the workflow.

  1. 1
    Trigger

    Receive lab results

    Lab results are automatically imported from external laboratory systems or email attachments. Results are parsed and matched to existing patient records.

    AVImarkeVetPractice
  2. 2
    Action

    Parse and validate results

    Extract patient ID, test type, and result values from lab report. Validate data format and ensure results match an existing patient in the practice management system.

    AVImarkeVetPractice
  3. 3
    Decision

    Check result urgency level

    Analyze lab values against normal ranges and flag critical or abnormal results that require immediate veterinarian attention versus routine results.

    AVImarkeVetPractice
  4. 4
    Action

    Update patient medical record

    Automatically attach lab results to the patient's electronic medical record and update the case file with timestamp and result summary.

    AVImarkeVetPracticeCornerstone
  5. 5
    Action

    Send veterinarian notifications

    Alert the attending veterinarian via email or in-app notification with result summary and urgency level. Critical results trigger immediate alerts.

    PetDeskVetspire
  6. 6
    Action

    Schedule owner communication

    Generate automated client communication based on result type and veterinarian preferences. Schedule follow-up appointments if needed.

    PetDeskShepherd
  7. 7
    Output

    Deliver client notifications

    Send lab result summary to pet owners via their preferred communication method (SMS, email, or app notification) with next steps and appointment scheduling options.

    PetDeskShepherd

Outputs

  • Updated patient medical records with lab results
  • Veterinarian notifications with urgency flags
  • Client communications with result summaries and follow-up instructions

Key Metrics

  • Time from lab result receipt to veterinarian notification
  • Percentage of critical results flagged within 1 hour
  • Client communication response rate

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