orders and results

In medical testing, "orders" are the instructions given by a healthcare provider to perform specific tests or examinations, like blood work or scans. "Results" are the findings from those tests, which provide information about a person’s health. For example, a doctor may order a blood test to check glucose levels, and the results will show whether the levels are normal or abnormal, helping guide diagnosis and treatment. Think of orders as the plan for testing, and results as the data that informs medical decisions.