Always pair values with units and the printed reference band—don’t rely on memory across hospitals.
Note sampling constraints (fasting, post-dose) exactly as the clinician documented.
Against prior labs record directionality (up/down/flat) plus any verbal anchors (“recheck if ALT exceeds …”).
Photos help visually, but searchable text wins follow-ups.
Lab comparison: keep fields comparable across visits
- Canonical test name + value + unit + reference interval from the report
- Sample time; fasting vs post-dose as the clinician wrote
- Vs last time: up / down / flat + one-line clinician note if given
Photos alone force gallery scrolling at follow-up; one text summary saves half a conversation.