Adding an Electronic Test Request
To add a test request:
- From Consultation Manager , select either:
Create Electronic Test Request , or
Add - Requests - Electronic Requests.
- The Electronic Test Requesting - Select System and Account screen displays:
- Scotland only - The test request application is launched in a separate screen, this is indicated by the additional icon on the task bar:
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Complete the request as follows:
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Please select the Test Request system and service:
- Show All – Tick to allow you to select from the full list of providers on your system.
- Default – Tick to display the providers that you have previously used.
- Select Service – Defaults to Order Test for new tests and Update Test when editing, select from the list of services available if required.
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Enter personal Account Details - Enter the details provided by your hospital trust:
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User Name
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Password
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Reenter Password
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Save Details – Select from:
- Save these details for my own personal use
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Allow these details to be used by all practice members
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Do not save details (prompt me on each access)
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Select OK.
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From the test request interface, you can select to either:
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Complete a request only, select to record sample collection at a later date.
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Complete a request and record sample collection at the same time.
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- Once your request is made, you are returned to the Request SDA. If you have printed labels while making the request, there is no need to select Labels within Vision.
- Select OK to complete the request.
The request is recorded to the patient record with the following details:
- Date of the request
- Clinician
- Read term for request - Requests have the Read code 413..00 -Laboratory Test Requested, this can be updated if required.
- Urgency - Routine or Urgent
- Other details including test request system, provider, sample description, sample status, date sample was updated are added to the details section of the Requests form.