Part 8: Ampath Historic Result Retrieval
Stop switching between systems to locate historical lab results. This week’s focus is the Ampath Historic Result Retrieval feature, giving you direct access to past diagnostic results right from within the patient file so you can maintain clinical focus without workflow disruption.
This on-demand function allows you to pull older patient laboratory logs quickly and efficiently:
- Ampath Exclusive Backfill: Connects directly with Ampath systems to query legacy diagnostic records using a custom historical start date.
- Clinician-Scoped Retrieval: Instantly surfaces historical Ampath results strictly linked to your unique mnemonic code for seamless clinical review.
- Pathology Messenger Integration: Retrieved history can be utilized by the Pathology Messenger to automatically analyze current reports against cumulative trends and draft patient-friendly WhatsApp explanations.
Try It Now: 4-Step Timeline Guide
- Open a patient file and navigate to the Patient timeline.
- Click the blue Ampath icon positioned in the action row directly above the timeline filters.
- Complete the parameters in the pop-up (mnemonic code, ID/Passport number, custom start date), tick Patient consent confirmed, and click Retrieve Results.
- Once imported, click the Lab filter tab on the timeline to view the structured results chronologically.