Abstract: A user interface for use on the computer of a biomedical analyzer system having at least one biomedical analyzer instrument. The user interface inputs work orders, including sample and test id's, and transmits them to the instrument. The instrument performs the requested tests and sends the results to the computer, where they are stored. The test results are compared to exception review criteria to identify exception test results for operator review. Exception test results are indicated by a graphic icon on the display of the computer. The exception test results are compared by an operator to validation data gathered from the instrument and stored in the computer. The operator may then select a disposition for the exception test results. Alarm conditions are communicated by the instrument to the computer and the user interface communicates the alarm conditions to an operator by using a graphic image of the instrument and an affected part.