Send a test referral to the lab
Summary steps to send a test referral to the lab after administering the test:
- Search for and open the patient's record
- Find the Referrals panel and select the entry for today's test
- If you don't see the Referrals panel, switch to the HOME panel view by selecting My Patient View or Supporting Documents in the top right corner of the Dashboard.
- If a test referral doesn't exist, select the Referrals panel menu to create a new one.
- Outside the system: Perform the test
- Confirm the referral includes all required forms and a photo of the test
- Patient Insurance form linked and locked.
- Test Form linked and locked.
- Test ID from the test form written on the test kit and in the referral description.
- Lab Result form linked and draft.
- Test Photo image attached.
- Set the Receiving Clinic to your designated lab
- Select Send Referral
Now the lab can process the test referral you sent and confirm the test results.
After the lab is done, billing submits insurance claims for your reimbursement.
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Support MaterialHelpful links if you have questions or want to know more as you're exploring.
- Video Send a test referral
- Video Perform a test
- Detailed Steps Find and send a test referral
- Checklist Office Requirements Checklist