Result algorithm task

Note: To complete the result algorithm task, you must have the user can approve results permission.

The result algorithm task is used to review and assign a final result to a workflow. After all specimen testing work has been completed for a workflow, the workflow will be assigned to the result algorithm task. This is where you will review the results for specimens tested and select the final result for the workflow.

  1. Open the result algorithm task.
  2. Select the workflow for which you want to complete the result algorithm task .
    Note: If you do not see the workflow available, go to the view all workflows task and ensure that all other necessary tasks have been completed.
  3. Click the Do task button.

    The Algorithm Summary window () will open.

    Figure: The Algorithm Summary window. (1) view tasks that were completed for the workflow, (2) view and create discretionary tests and redraw tasks, (3) final result for the workflow, (4) approve workflow final result, (5) review the results for the selected test, (6) date infection was diagnosed for positive results only, (7) summary comments as will appear on unblinded reports, (8) tested completed for the workflow, (9) general comments that appear on HIV status report, (10) internal-only comments that are not exported or shown on reports, (11) blinded report comments that show only on the blinded report, (12) unblinded report comments that only show on the unblinded report



  4. Review all of the test results.
    1. Select a test on the Results tab.
    2. Click the Review test result button.
    3. Click the Close button when you are finished reviewing.
  5. Select a final result for the workflow from the Final result list.
    The Proposed result field provides a suggested Final result that was determined by HAWS.
  6. If the Final result is Infected, specify a Diagnosis date
    This is only required if there are infected specimens from multiple dates. If the infected specimen is from one date, HAWS will automatically select it for you. For protocols that require adjudication, you will not be able to complete the Diagnosis date until the Adjudication Report is generated. This is done by clicking the Report to Adjudicator button that will appear next to the Diagnosis date.
  7. For algorithms that have an unblinded result, select the Unblinded result [summary text].

    The following algorithms have an unblinded result:

    • Evaluation of Sero-Reactivity
    • Evaluation of Sero-Reactivity Recent Exposure
    • Post-Study
    • Post-Study Testing Service
    • Confirmation Testing Service
    • Follow-Up Testing Service

    HAWS will automatically select text for you. You can select a different summary text template by clicking the Select text... button.

  8. Enter comments into the following Comment text boxes:
    • General comments: the text you enter here will appear on the HIV status final report
    • Internal-only comments: the text you enter here will not be exported or appear on reports
    • Blinded report comments: The text you enter here will show only on the blinded report
    • Unblinded report comments: the text you enter here will show only on the unblinded report
    Note: If you change the Final result for a workflow for which a final workflow report has already been printed, you must enter a comment to explain why the result was changed.
  9. Click the Approve result button.
  10. Click the Close button.
The completed workflow will be assigned the final report task.