Track and Update Expected Test Results Workflow
- If your practice has certain tests that require more than a one day turnaround, set the number of days for these tests in File Maintenance.
- For regular lab and radiology orders, create an order for an individual patient following the standard order placement process.
- If necessary, you can reschedule the Expected Due Date on the Test Details tab.
- If you have saved the order, select the existing order from the Orders Summary tab and reschedule the Expected Test Results Due Date.
- For future orders, place an order for an individual patient following the future order process.
- If you are placing the order, you can reschedule the Expected Due Date on the Test Details tab.
- If you have saved the order, select the existing order from the Orders Summary tab and reschedule the Expected Test Results Due Date in the Reschedule Order window.
- For recurring orders, place an order for an individual patient following the set up recurring order process.
Note: For recurring orders, the Expected test results due date can only be updated after the order is released. The system calculates the due date based on the number of days in the Expect Results field in File Maintenance. You can also reschedule the tests results due date for released recurring orders in the Reschedule Order window, if necessary.
- To view expected test result due dates for all patients in your practice, open your custom practice template with an Orders Management order control.
You must select the appropriate (user-defined) filter and select the Expected Due Dates option to view the due dates on the template.
- To determine if any test results are overdue, open your custom practice template with an Orders Management order control, and select the Overdue orders filter.