Unit

Units of Measurement

The Unit module allows you to define and manage the different units of measurement used in your laboratory or clinic (such as milligrams, liters, or percentages). By grouping these units into categories and giving them conversion factors, the system can automatically calculate and convert lab results for you.

When Do I Use This?

• When setting up a new lab test that requires a specific measurement unit.
• When you need the system to automatically convert results (for example, converting grams to milligrams).
• When organizing your measurements into logical categories like "Weight", "Volume", or "Concentration".

How To Use

1. Creating a Unit Category

Before creating specific units, you need a category to group them (e.g., "Weight").

1. Navigate to the Unit Categories section.
2. Click + New.
3. Enter a Name (e.g., "Weight") and a brief Description.
4. Click Save.

2. Creating a Unit

Once your category exists, you can add units to it.

1. Navigate to the Units section.
2. Click + New.
3. Enter the Name (e.g., "Kilogram") and Code (e.g., "kg").
4. Select the correct Category from the dropdown menu.
5. Enter the Factor (see the tip below for how to calculate this).
6. Ensure the Active box is checked so staff can use it.
7. Click Save.

Field Descriptions

Unit Fields

Category Fields