💯Test Codes

What are test codes?

Test codes are unique identifiers for medical tests that help clinicians and lab staff quickly manage tests, reducing errors and improving patient care efficiency.

How they work: Test codes connect lab results to specific tests, enabling proper filtering and routing of critical results throughout Rooster.

Creating new Test Codes

1. Navigate to 'Clinical' and click on 'Test Code Config' from the dropdown list

1. Click '+ Create New Test Code'

2. Fill in required fields:

   • Lab: Select from dropdown (Biochemistry, Haematology, etc.)

   • Name: Descriptive test name (e.g., "Absolute Neutrophil Count")

   • Code: Unique identifier (e.g., "NEU")

3. Click 'Create'

System prevents duplicates: Each test code (both active and inactive) must be unique across the system.

Editing Test Codes

Understanding field editing restrictions

✅ Can Edit:

• Name: Test Name can be updated anytime

❌ Cannot Edit:

• Code: Fixed identifier from lab system

• Lab: Fixed categorisation from lab system

Why the restriction: Code and Lab fields are tied to actual lab system data and cannot be changed to maintain data integrity.

How to edit Test Code name

1. Search for the test code using the search bar

2. Click on the three dots for the test code to open edit dialog

3. Update the Name field as needed

4. Click "Update" to save changes

5. Disable any test codes by clicking on three dots for the test code

Note for disabling your test code:

• You can’t disable a test code if it’s used in a result filter. Remove the test code from the relevant filter or disable the result filter first.

• You can Enable the test code again anytime by clicking on the three dots.

  

  • Note: If both your Result Filters and Test Codes have been disabled, navigate to Result Filters and click on ‘Enable Result Filter’. This will automatically enable both the filter and the associated test codes.

Searching and Filtering - Finding specific test codes

Search options:

• By name: Search for test description

• By code: Search for test identifier

Lab filter: Filter by lab type to narrow down results (Biochemistry, Haematology, etc.)