Placing an Order via Streamlined Order Entry

The streamlined Order Entry page enables you to file a complete lab order, put an order on hold, schedule an order for the future, or create a standing order that is repeated on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. The information that you are prompted to provide varies, depending on the selections that you make during the order entry process. You cannot finalize the order until you provide all of the required information. Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

To help you complete the order, certain fields are followed by . When you click this icon, help related to that field appears in a separate pop-up window. To close that window, click .

To view a demonstration of streamlined order entry, click in the bar where the lab name appears. (This icon appears only if your default lab supports this feature.)

You can cancel an order at any time by clicking Cancel at the bottom of the page.

Note: You can also use this page to add, edit, or delete patient demographic information without placing an order. For more information, see Managing Patient Information.

Placing Lab Orders QuickStart (physicians)

Placing Lab Orders QuickStart (hospital staff members)

Initiate a Lab Order

Provide Billing Information

Specify a Diagnosis

Specify Standing Order Details

Specify a Test

Respond to the ABN Prompts

Respond to the Insurance Coverage Rules

Provide AOE Data

Provide Pap Data

Provide Template Data

Provide a Preauthorization Code

Provide Order Information

Have Additional Copies of the Results Sent

Complete the Order