The Point of Care (POC) Lab Test command is used to order, document, and charge for a test that has been completed within the office at the time of the visit.
Q: I made a mistake, how do I remove this command?
A: Commands can be entered in error, but not deleted. Please review the Entering a Command in Error document for more information.
Q: How do I print this command?
A: A command can be printed by using the triple dot menu to the right of the command and selecting the print option.
This process begins with an open note of the patient chart.
Type "POC Lab Test" into a blank line within the note
Select command by hitting Enter on the keyboard
Type and select the desired lab test
Navigate through the remaining fields by selecting Tab between each field:
Indications: type in the medical reason the test is being performed
NOTE: Depending on indication selected new field(s) may appear to enter in the results from the lab test.
Comments: any free text comments related to the results. Field has a 512 character limit.
Select RECORD to commit the command and the results of the recorded test will now be in the patient's lab section. They can be reviewed and signed off by the corresponding provider.