Authors: 

Asaminew Petros, Daniel Melese Desalegn, Getachew Fikadie Dessie, Bedri Ahmed Mumme, Kalechristos Abebe, Dagim Melkie Haile, Hiwot Berhanu Bogale, Minen Sead Mohammed, Yohannes Tesfaye, Yared Tedla, Gonfa Ayana Gutta, Desalegn Lulu Bekedami, Zenebe Melaku, Dereje Habte, Sileshi Lulseged 

Abstract: 

Electronic viral load (VL) Test Ordering and Result Reporting System (ETORRS) was introduced to create data exchange between the existing VL database and the electronic medical record (EMR) system, with the aim of reducing laboratory test results turnaround time (TAT), improving data quality, and supporting timely clinical response for patients with high VL. This use case is an illustrative example of initiating and adopting the principles of health information exchange for a priority health program.