Enter Lab Results
Q: How do I enter lab results?
1. Open the Labs Chart Section
![1. Open the Labs Chart Section](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/032/828/original/media_1334327343980.png)
Click the Labs tab.
*Note: If the Labs tab is not visible in the chart, open it using Chart Navigator.
2. Create a New Lab
![2. Create a New Lab](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/032/830/original/media_1368111907550.png)
To create a new lab, click the Green + button located on the mini-toolbar.
3. Select a Lab Template
![3. Select a Lab Template](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/032/832/original/media_1334327518992.png)
Select an existing lab template or select "Empty Lab". Click OK.
4. Add Document Task
![4. Add Document Task](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/032/834/original/media_1334327607207.png)
Edit the task and docutainer info as needed, then click Add to create the task item.
5. Add Tests
![5. Add Tests](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/032/836/original/media_1334327767963.png)
If the "Empty Lab" template was used, you will now need to add lab tests into the docutainer.
- Click the Add Test button
- Select the test
- Click OK
Repeat this step to add additional lab tests.
6. Add Lab Results
![6. Add Lab Results](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/032/838/original/media_1334328434578.png)
Place the cursor into the Value column and enter the patient's lab results.
7. Enter CLIA Wave Information
![7. Enter CLIA Wave Information](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/032/840/original/media_1334328586118.png)
If required, enter CLIA wave information into the Notes box.
8. Sign Off Lab
![8. Sign Off Lab](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/032/842/original/media_1334328792621.png)
After the provider has reviewed the lab results, the lab should be signed off. To sign off the lab, click the Sign Off button located on the mini-toolbar.