A polygon-based graphical representation of laboratory test results using non-linear
scaling is described. It is argued that the non-linearity of the scale and the use
of colors in the representation facilitates interpretation of the test result in its
relationship to the standard reference range and critical clinical decision levels.
Preliminary results suggest that this representation may be fruitfully used to enhance
the efficiency of the information transfer from the clinical chemistry laboratory
to clinicians. Other applications, inside as well as outside the medical field, may
easily be imagined.
Key-words
Clinical Laboratory - Graphical Representation
