How Do You Write A Medical Microbiology Lab Report?
A medical microbiology lab performs testing on human samples collected from different body sites. The tests are used to detect and identify any microorganisms capable of causing disease. The results of those tests are reported to the health care provider to aid in the treatment of the patient. According to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), a set of regulations from the federal government, laboratory reports from accredited laboratories in the United States must contain a set of standard elements. Write the patient demographic information in the laboratory report. Per CLIA regulations, a minimum number of information elements must be included, such as the patient’s name, date of birth, account number, or room number in the hospital. This helps match the report with the patient, assuring that the proper treatment will be given to the right person. Write in the report the source of the specimen and the type of specimen it is. This will help the health care provider un
