If you haven't already, open the clinical laboratory order form
To access the Laboratory Handbook, click 
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Complete the form
If you haven't already, open the clinical laboratory order form
To access the Laboratory Handbook, click .
Complete the form
To select common lab tests:
Double-click an item on the list at the left.
You can also click to select an item, then click Add > (ALT+A).
You must select items one at a time.
To clear a test from the selected tests list, click its line, then click Remove (ALT+R).
If needed, look up test(s) that do not appear on the common labs list
Set the collection time—Routine or STAT; Already Collected, Fasting
If the need for testing depends on a specific condition, click Draw if/when
Select a frequency if needed. For Other, type a number, then select Hours, Minutes, or Days.
STAT, draw if/when, and already collected specimens are limited to x1 (one time) frequency.
STAT, draw if/when, an already collected specimens are limited to x1 (one time) collections. You must select a total greater than 1 for orders with other than x1 frequency to set the duration of the order.
For Other, when prompted, select an option from the total number list. Note the guidelines for calculating the total number of collections per day from the frequency.
Click to check one or more reasons for the prolonged collection. For Other, type a description.
Click OK (ALT+O).
Write additional orders as needed, then sign the session.
See also:
Every test performed in the MGH Pathology labs, as well as most common send out tests, can be ordered using the Clinical Labs option. If you can't find a test , call 4-LABS before ordering Other labs.
Tests performed by Blood Transfusion Services can be ordered using Blood Products/Restrictions.