We are now rolling out a change in how test results from our Cambridge lab are reported back to clinicians. This change is in response to your feedback, and is intended to make it easier to view and act on the most recent test results.
Previously, when multiple tests were run by the lab for the same patient, the requesting clinician would receive a report following the completion of each test. In many cases, when the final test is completed, a ‘summary report’ is sent, which includes all previous reports.
The end of this ‘summary report’ includes new results from the latest test, but these can be hard to identify due to the amount of other information included.
Under the new process, we will no longer send the summary report as a default, instead the results of each test will be reported individually. We expect this will make it easier to find and act on new results as soon as they become available.
This change has been developed and implemented in consultation with clinical colleagues, but we are keen to encourage feedback. Please contact cuh.glh.epic_change@nhs.net to provide input on this change or to ask questions. We will make updates to this page based on any feedback received.