What does it mean if a result value is highlighted blue in the Results Console?

When a result value is highlighted in blue in the Results Console, it indicates that the result was entered manually as an external result. This visual cue is essential for clinicians and staff, signaling that the information may not have originated from the standard internal systems but rather from an external source. This distinction is important as it can affect how the data is treated in terms of verification, clinical significance, and integration into patient care workflows.

Highlighting external results in blue helps ensure that healthcare providers are aware of the nature of the result, enabling them to approach this information with the appropriate context—considering it may require additional verification or follow-up. By understanding this, providers can make more informed decisions regarding patient care based on the provenance and reliability of the data presented.