Veterinary Specific

Diagnostic Data Policy

Management of diagnostic test results, imaging data, and clinical decision support

Effective Date: 2025-01-01
Last Updated: 2025-01-15
Version: 1.0.0

Overview

This policy explains the collection, storage, and use of diagnostic data managed through the Vetigen platform.

Diagnostic data contains critical information about animal health and requires special protection.

Diagnostic Data Types

Types of diagnostic data managed:

  • Laboratory test results (blood, urine, fecal analyses)
  • Medical images (X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI)
  • Pathology and histopathology reports
  • Cytology test results
  • Culture and sensitivity test results

Storage and Retention

  • Encryption: All diagnostic data is stored encrypted with AES-256
  • Backup: Daily automated backup with disaster recovery
  • Retention: Diagnostic data is retained for a minimum of 10 years
  • Deletion: Secure deletion protocols at the end of retention period

Data Quality

To ensure diagnostic data quality, Vetigen:

  • Automated data validation and format checks
  • Standard terminology and coding (LOINC, SNOMED)
  • Reference ranges and critical value alerts
  • Result versioning and change tracking

AI-Assisted Decision Support

Vetigen AI provides clinical decision support by analyzing diagnostic data:

  • Automated result interpretation and anomaly detection
  • Trend analysis over time
  • Automatic alerts for critical values
  • Advanced diagnostic test recommendations

AI recommendations are for informational purposes and do not replace the veterinarian's professional judgment.

Access Control

Access to diagnostic data is strictly controlled:

  • Role-based access control (authorized personnel only)
  • Detailed logging of all accesses
  • Secure result sharing with pet owners
  • Secure sharing with external laboratories and specialists

Contact

For questions about diagnostic data policy:

Email: diagnostic-data@vetigen.com

For any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us at legal@vetigen.com