title: Interpretive reporting.
abstract: Recent growth in the number and complexity of laboratory tests requires more widespread and more sophisticated interpretive reporting. The author examines the state of the art and how pathologists can effectively manage the laboratory data portion of the medical data base.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D003954:Diagnostic Services; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007753:Laboratories / Q000458:organization & administration; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged