My report
Clarity begins with understanding.
A medical report is more than just a document. It forms the basis for decisions that affect health and life.
This page will help you to better understand your report and what role it plays in medical decisions.
What a report helps achieve
A medical report helps doctors decide which diagnosis is present and which treatment is appropriate. Its importance depends on the diagnostic indication.
Depending on the indication, laboratory analyses provide measured values or diagnostic evidence that is assessed in a medical context. A pathology report is the result of medical diagnoses and interpretations in relation to a specific sample.
In either instance:
The report is produced with a high degree of professional responsibility and is the basis for medical decisions.
Pathology reports – medical diagnoses
Pathology reports are not based on individual figures.
They arise from the medical assessment of tissue, cell structures and – if necessary – additional molecular analyses.
They are the answer to clearly defined medical indications and provide a diagnostic classification that is critical for further decisions.
Frequently asked questions about reports
Different medical indications require different diagnostic methods.
A laboratory value measures a concentration or a biological parameter.
Diagnostic evidence identifies a pathogen or characteristic.
A pathology report assesses structures, patterns and diagnostic correlations.
Medical decisions depend on context. Symptoms, history, further examinations and clinical indication determine the significance of a report.
A decision can only be made about the significance of a report and the next steps to be taken by looking at the overall medical picture.
