Overview
What are user-created tests?
For our 5 order forms (lab, imaging, cardiac, pulmonary, and sleep), all users can create additional tests with custom names. These user-created tests are saved in the respective compendium of each order type and can be ordered for any patient. Please note, if you are eOrdering labs (i.e. you have a bidirectional interface with a lab vendor), you’ll be required to use their proprietary compendium and won’t be able to include user-create tests.What is the purpose of user-created tests?
User-created tests give you more flexibility when placing an order - it means you’re not constrained to the tests that are in Elation’s generic compendium. After a test is created, anyone in your practice can select the test when creating a lab order for any patient.Workflow Instructions
The instructions for creating a lab test are different from the instructions for creating an imaging, cardiac, pulmonary or sleep. Follow the instructions below carefully when creating the test you need.Creating a lab test
To create a lab test:1
Open a lab order draft.
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Type the full name of the new test in the Tests field.
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In the dropdown menu, click Create a new test with this name.
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Verify the name of the test in the pop-up box that appears.
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Click Create Test to save the test to your practice's lab test compendium.
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You can now use this user-created lab test for any patient.
Creating an imaging, cardiac, pulmonary or sleep test
To create an imaging, cardiac, pulmonary or sleep test:1
Open the Order Form that the test is associated with.
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Type the full name of the new test in the Test field.
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Complete the rest of the order as you normally would.
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Sign the order.
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The test is now stored in your database and you can use this test for any patient.