> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bloodgpt.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bloodgpt.com/getting-started/playbook.md).

# Quick Start

A guide to integrating AI-powered blood test interpretation into your healthcare business—for business leaders, product managers, and developers.

A guide to integrating AI-powered blood test interpretation into your healthcare business. Whether you're a diagnostic lab, wellness platform, or health app—this guide helps you choose the right approach and get started quickly.

## Who Should Read This?

| Role                | What You'll Learn                                    |
| ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| **Business Leader** | Which option fits your needs, timeline, expected ROI |
| **Product Manager** | User experience options, feature comparison          |
| **Developer**       | Technical implementation, code examples, API details |

## Choose Your Path

{% hint style="info" %}
**Not sure which option to choose?** Start with [Integration Options](/integration-guides/integration-options.md) to compare all four approaches, or see [Use Cases](/integration-guides/use-cases.md) for examples from businesses like yours.
{% endhint %}

**I want the fastest start** → [PDF-Only](/integration-guides/integration-options/pdf-only.md)

* Get PDF reports with AI interpretation
* Go live in 1 day
* No development required

**I want a patient portal without building one** → [Patient Portal](/integration-guides/integration-options/patient-portal.md)

* White-label portal with your branding
* Patients access via magic link
* Go live in 2-3 days

**I want results embedded in my existing web app** → [Widgets](/integration-guides/integration-options/widgets.md)

* Drop-in React components — no report UI to build
* Lives in your app, with your branding
* Go live in 1-2 days

**I want to integrate into my existing platform** → [Full API](/integration-guides/integration-options/full-api.md)

* JSON responses for your UI
* Complete control over experience
* Go live in 3-7 days

## Decision Tree

```mermaid
flowchart TD
    A[Start Here] --> B{Do you need to<br/>display results in<br/>your own UI?}
    B -->|No| C{Do you want patients<br/>to access results online?}
    B -->|Yes| W{Build the report UI<br/>yourself, or embed<br/>our components?}
    W -->|Embed our components| V[Widgets]
    W -->|Build it myself| D[Full API Integration]
    C -->|No| E[PDF-Only]
    C -->|Yes| F[Patient Portal]

    D --> G{Doctor sign-off<br/>required?}
    V --> G
    E --> G
    F --> G
    G -->|No| H[Direct delivery<br/>to patient]
    G -->|Yes| I[Enable Doctor Validation<br/>+ doctor stamp on reports]
```

## Integration Options at a Glance

| Option                                                                          | Setup Time | Development Required | Best For                                   |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------- | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| [**PDF-Only**](/integration-guides/integration-options/pdf-only.md)             | 1 day      | None                 | Labs wanting quick start, clinics          |
| [**Patient Portal**](/integration-guides/integration-options/patient-portal.md) | 2-3 days   | Branding config only | Labs with home collection, premium service |
| [**Widgets**](/integration-guides/integration-options/widgets.md)               | 1-2 days   | Frontend (React)     | Apps that want embedded report views       |
| [**Full API**](/integration-guides/integration-options/full-api.md)             | 3-7 days   | Backend + UI         | Wellness platforms, telehealth apps        |
| [**+ Doctor Validation**](/integration-guides/doctor-validation.md)             | +1 day     | None                 | Regulated labs, premium services           |

{% hint style="info" %}
**Doctor Validation** is an optional add-on that works with any integration option. A doctor reviews every AI interpretation before the patient receives it. [Learn more →](/integration-guides/doctor-validation.md)
{% endhint %}

## See How Others Do It

* [Diagnostic Laboratory](/integration-guides/use-cases/diagnostic-lab.md) — Labs adding AI interpretation to results
* [Wellness Platform](/integration-guides/use-cases/wellness-platform.md) — Health programs with blood testing

## Before You Start

1. **Request access** — Submit your organization request at [platform.bloodgpt.com/request-access](https://platform.bloodgpt.com/request-access)
2. **Get approved** — Our team reviews requests within 1-2 business days
3. **Create API key** — Once approved, log in to your dashboard and go to **API Keys** to generate your key
4. **Choose data format** — See [Choosing Data Format](/integration-guides/choosing-format.md) (HL7 vs JSON)
5. **Pick integration option** — Use the decision tree above

## What's Next?

* [Choosing Data Format](/integration-guides/choosing-format.md) — JSON vs HL7, which one to use
* [Integration Options](/integration-guides/integration-options.md) — Detailed comparison of all approaches
* [Doctor Validation](/integration-guides/doctor-validation.md) — Optional physician review before delivery
* [Use Cases](/integration-guides/use-cases.md) — See how businesses like yours integrate BloodGPT
* [Troubleshooting](/integration-guides/troubleshooting.md) — Common issues and solutions