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IMPORTANT: Upcoming Changes in CAREWare > Learn More
Labs
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Purpose

Add and manage lab results in a client record.

Who should do this

CAREWare staff who enter or review clinical data.

Use this guide when you need to

Review available labs or add a lab result.

Main warning

Check the client, lab date, test name, operator, and result before you save.

 

Quick path
Client record > Labs > Add > Enter lab details > Save

Standard and Custom Labs in CAREWare

  • Albumin
  • ALT
  • AST
  • CD4 Count
  • CD4 Percent
  • Creatinine
  • Glucose
  • HDL
  • Hemoglobin
  • LDL
  • Platelets
  • Total Cholesterol
  • Triglyceride
  • Viral Load
  • WBC

 

Authorized staff can add provider-specific and custom labs in Administrative Options > Clinical Setup > Lab Setup.

Labs used for the RSR and ADR

CD4 Count and Viral Load records are required for the RSR and the AIDS Drug Assistance Program Data Report (ADR).

  • RSR Q.49: CD4 Count date and result
  • RSR Q.50: Viral Load date and result
  • ADR Q.32: CD4 Count date
  • ADR Q.33: CD4 Count result
  • ADR Q.34: Viral Load date
  • ADR Q.35: Viral Load result

Add a lab to a client record

Step 1. Open the client record. Select Labs from the left menu.

Step 2. Select Add.

Labs Menu Options

Button

What it does

View

Shows details for the selected lab record.

Add

Opens a form for a new lab record.

Delete

Deletes the selected lab record.

HL7 Source

Shows the HL7 holding tank record for a lab entry.

Back

Returns to the Client Summary.

Help

Opens the Labs user guide.

Print or Export

Prints or exports the list of lab records.

Column Visibility

Lets you choose which columns appear in the list.

Step 3. Enter the date of the lab.

Step 4. Select the lab from the list. To shorten the list, enter the first letters of the lab name.

Step 5. Complete the Test Operator, Test Result, Assay (if applicable), and Comment (optional) fields and click Save.

TIP
Use Save and Add to enter multiple labs for the same client.

 

How to confirm it worked

  • The saved lab appears in the client’s Labs list.
  • The lab date, test name, operator, and result are correct.

Troubleshooting and common questions

How do I find the lab I need?

Enter the first letters of the lab name. If the lab is still missing, ask an authorized administrator to review Lab Setup.

How do I correct an error in an existing lab record?

Return to the Labs list and review the record. Correct it if your permissions allow changes. If not, contact your CAREWare administrator.

What information is required?

Enter the lab date, lab name, test operator, and test result. Assay and Comment are optional.

Related References

Document

Use it for

Clinical Setup

Adding custom labs and managing other aspects of clinical data in CAREWare.

RSR Documents

Documentation for the Ryan White Services Report (RSR).

ADR Documents

Documentation for the ADAPData Report (ADR).

 

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CAREWare_User_Guide__Labs.pdf
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