In plain English
It means the version is finished and is the one to rely on. It is no longer a working draft. It is not expected to receive further routine changes.
In context
Here, Final marks a result entry as the completed and authoritative version, rather than a draft or one still open to routine revision.
- Situation
- Using patient portals, secure messages, notifications, and result-status labels
- What it communicates
- marks version status for a result entry
Meaning limits
By itself, this status does not say anything about the actual content or significance of the result.
Examples
“After the last edits, the editor released the final text and withdrew the draft.”
“Once the figures were confirmed, the result was marked Final.”