ELECTRONIC LABORATORY REPORTING TO PUBLIC HEALTH

 Electronic laboratory reporting (ELR) is the process of sending laboratory test results directly to public health agencies using electronic means, such as the internet. This allows for faster and more efficient reporting of infectious diseases and other public health concerns.

ELECTRONIC LABORATORY REPORTING TO PUBLIC HEALTH

ELR can help public health agencies to quickly identify and respond to outbreaks, track the spread of infectious diseases, and monitor the effectiveness of disease prevention and control measures. It can also help to reduce the burden on laboratories by automating the reporting process, which can save time and resources.

ELR is typically used to report results for a wide range of infectious diseases, such as influenza, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections. In some cases, ELR may also be used to report results for other types of laboratory tests, such as those related to environmental health or food safety.

Overall, ELR is an important tool for public health agencies and laboratories to improve the surveillance and response to infectious diseases and other public health concerns.