Panel
Last updated: 2026-03-29
Lab Panels Overview
The Lab Panel module allows you to group multiple individual lab tests together into a single profile or "panel" (such as a Complete Blood Count or a Lipid Profile). Instead of ordering and billing for each test separately, you can use panels to make ordering faster, simplify billing, and print unified result reports.
When Do I Use This?
- When creating a new routine test profile that includes several individual tests.
- When you need to link a group of lab tests to a single billable item (Product) so the patient is charged correctly.
- When organizing how a group of test results should look on the patient's final printed report.
How To Use
Creating a New Lab Panel
- Go to Health → Lab → Panels from the main menu.
- Click + New.
- Fill out the basic details like Name, Code, and select the required Specimen type (e.g., Blood, Urine).
- Select the Product to link this panel to your billing system.
- Click Save to create the panel record.
Adding Tests to the Panel
Once the panel is created, you need to add the specific tests that belong inside it.
- Open the panel you just created.
- Scroll down to the Tests section.
- Click + Add Test.
- Select the individual Test from the list.
- Assign a Sequence number to determine its order on the printed report.
- Repeat this for all tests that belong in the panel, then click Save.
Field Descriptions
Panel Details
| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | The full name of the panel (e.g., "Liver Function Test"). This is what doctors and staff will see when ordering. |
| Code | A short, unique abbreviation for the panel (e.g., "LFT"). |
| Product | The billing item linked to this panel. This ensures the patient is charged the correct price when the panel is ordered. |
| Specimen | The type of sample required to perform this panel (e.g., Serum, Whole Blood, Urine). |
| Discipline | The specific laboratory department responsible for processing the panel (e.g., Hematology, Biochemistry). |
| Template | The layout design used when printing the final results for this panel. |
| Description | Any internal notes or special instructions regarding this panel. |
| Active | Check this box to make the panel available for use. Uncheck it to retire or hide the panel. |
Included Tests (Line Items)
| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Test | The specific individual test to include in the panel (e.g., "White Blood Cell Count"). |
| Sequence | A number that controls the display order on the final report. Smaller numbers appear at the top (e.g., 10, 20, 30). |
| Template | Optional. An override template layout if this specific test needs to be printed differently within the panel. |
| Active | Check this box to keep the test active within the panel. |
Tip: When assigning sequence numbers to tests, count by tens (10, 20, 30). This makes it much easier to insert a new test in the middle later (e.g., at sequence 15) without having to renumber everything else!
Note: Always make sure your panel is linked to an active Product. If it is not linked to a product, the billing department will not be able to charge patients for the service.