provsvar
Provsvar is a noun used in Swedish and Norwegian to denote the result of a performed test or examination. It is most commonly encountered in medical contexts, where a laboratory analysis yields a provsvar that informs diagnosis and treatment. The term combines prov (test) and svar (answer).
Content of a provsvar typically includes the test performed, the measured value with units, a reference range,
Process: A health care professional orders a test, a sample is collected (blood, urine, tissue, etc.), the
Interpretation: Clinicians interpret provsvar in the context of symptoms and other findings. Reference ranges vary by
Access and privacy: Provsvar is part of medical records and subject to privacy rules; patients usually have