Lab report data extraction: every value, unit and range as structured data.
Lab reports arrive from hundreds of laboratories, each with its own layout. YIRA MedSense reads them, extracts each test with its value, unit and the report's own reference range, and flags values outside that range, so reviewers see what matters first.
Medically reviewed by Dr. N. S. Santosh Varma, MBBS, FIIM, FIDM, FICCM · Medical Officer, YIRA MedSense · Updated 19 October 2026
Manual reading vs MedSense lab extraction
The same report, two ways of handling it.
| Step | Manual handling | With YIRA MedSense |
|---|---|---|
| Finding the tests | Reviewer scans each lab's layout | Tests detected regardless of layout |
| Values and units | Typed by hand | Value, unit and reference range captured per test |
| Out-of-range values | Compared by eye | Flagged against the report's own reference range (for example ALT 52.19 U/L, High) |
| Patient details | Copied manually | Patient demographics extracted for matching |
| Hand-off | Re-keyed into systems | Structured JSON sent by API |
| Interpretation | Clinician | Clinician: flags are prompts for review, not diagnoses |
Example values are illustrative and come from test data. A flag is not a diagnosis.
Lab data without re-keying.
Structured lab data helps every team that reads lab reports at volume.
Claims review
Check that lab evidence supports the diagnosis claimed.
Underwriting
Read medical examination reports for new policies.
Health checkup platforms
Turn lab PDFs into trend-ready data for members.
Hospitals
Bring outside lab reports into the record in a standard format.
One format for every lab.
However the report looks, the output is the same.
Test-level fields
Test name, value, unit and reference range.
Range flags
High and low values marked against the report's own range.
Confidence scores
Shown per field for review.
API output
JSON to your claims, EMR or analytics systems.
Common questions
What is lab report data extraction?
Lab report data extraction reads a laboratory report, from a scan, PDF or photo, and turns each test into structured data: test name, result, unit and reference range, so systems and reviewers can use it without re-typing.
How does MedSense flag abnormal lab values?
It compares each result with the reference range printed on the same report and flags values outside it, for example ALT 52.19 U/L marked High. Flags are prompts for clinical review, not diagnoses.
Does it work with lab reports from different labs?
Yes. MedSense is built to read reports from many laboratories with different layouts and return them in one structured format.
Can it read scanned or photographed lab reports?
Yes. Scanned PDFs, digital PDFs and mobile photos are supported.
Where does the extracted data go?
MedSense sends structured JSON by API to TPA portals, insurer claims systems, hospital EMRs and analytics databases.
Can MedSense run inside our own infrastructure?
Yes. Client-managed deployment is available, so documents can stay within your environment. Hosting and data residency are agreed per contract.
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