Method and apparatus for automatically formatting data based on a best match test result type

摘要

In one embodiment, a computer implemented method for formatting data involves 1) automatically comparing data associated with a test result, the known data types being associated with test result types, to known data types to determine a best match test result type for the test resu and 2) automatically formatting the data associated with the test result in accord with one or more data formatting rules that are associated with the best match test result type. Other embodiments are also disclosed.