Order Tests Page Field Descriptions
Note: Because LabOnline is customizable based on laboratory needs, some of the options referenced in the steps and images below may not be available or may be named differently. Direct any questions to your laboratory.

Drop-down list |
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Client Name |
Clients for whom you are ordering tests. |
Profile Name |
Profile against which you are ordering tests. |
Kit ID drop-down list |
This field contains kit IDs and is available if the profile is tied to an order template that has Kit ID turned on. It is made available when a profile with a kit is selected, and when available it is required. If the selected kit is configured for a single test, the selection in this field will populate the Line Item, Test, and Matrix values. Note: This list does not include expired kits. |

Note: Based on the configuration of the profile you have selected, this section (or specific fields in this section) may not be available.
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Search for existing patient |
Search field that allows partial searching based on a variety of search criteria to locate patient information. Text box contains instructional text for the acceptable search criteria as follows: |
You can optionally add the patient's date of birth using the calendar icon or manually using the format in the text box. |
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Search button |
Triggers the entered search criteria. The button is enabled after at least two characters are entered in the search field. |
Existing Entry
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Sample ID/MRN |
ID of the sample or the patient's medical record number. |
Social Security # |
Patient's social security number. |
Last name / First name / Middle name |
Last name, first name, middle name, and maiden name of the patient. |
Date of birth |
Patient's date of birth. See: Enter Dates and Times for details on how to enter dates and times in LabOnline. |
Race drop-down list |
Patient's race. |
Ethnicity drop-down list |
Patient's ethnicity. |
Gender drop-down list |
Patient's gender. |
Patient's parent or guardian. |
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Address / Address 2 / Zip code / City / State / Phone / Email |
Contact information for the patient. |
Enter Additional Patient Information
This section contains additional information for the patient. The collapsible panel indicates if additional information is available. If the patient has no assigned additional information, the panel is disabled and cannot expand.
Insurance Information
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Carrier drop-down list |
Name of the insurance carrier. |
Level drop-down list |
Hierarchy across multiple insurance policies. |
Group |
Code used for group coverage. |
ID |
Individual's insurance ID. |
Responsible party first name |
Responsible party's first name. |
Responsible party last name |
Responsible party's last name. |
Responsible party's date of birth or social security number. |
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Relationship to patient drop-down list |
Insured subscriber's relationship to the patient |

Note: Based on the configuration of the profile you have selected, this section may not be available.
Referral Information
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Referral drop-down list |
Person who referred the patient. If the name of a referring party is not available in the drop-down list, type the name of that individual. This information will be saved to Special Instructions. |
Referral type drop-down list |
Type of professional referring the patient. Examples include a doctor referral or a caseworker referral. |
Received |
Date of the referral. See: Enter Dates and Times for details on how to enter dates and times in LabOnline. |
Medication Information
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Medication drop-down list |
Name of the medication. If a medication is not available in the drop-down list, type the name of the medication. This information will be saved to Special Instructions.. |
Dosage |
Patient's usual dosage of this medication. |
Units drop-down list |
Dosage unit of the medication. |
Frequency drop-down list |
Frequency that the patient takes the dosage. |

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Sample ID |
ID of the sample. Based on the configuration of the profile you have selected, this field may not be available. |
Line item drop-down list |
Sample's profile line item, which defines the matrix, turn code, tests, and any special pricing. |
Reason for the test. |
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Collection Site drop-down list |
Lists facilities that are set up as collection sites to which the logged samples are associated. Note: This field has to be configured on the order template for it to be visible and is required when configured. |
Collector drop-down list |
Name of the collector. |
Date and time the sample was collected. See: Enter Dates and Times for details on how to enter dates and times in LabOnline. |
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Special instructions box |
Any special instructions associated with a requisition. |
Samples Grid
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The number under the blank column - indicates the position of the sample. |
Matrix |
Sample's matrix. |
Samples Detail
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Additional Details |
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Tests |
Name of tests associated with the sample. See: Edit or Add Tests for additional information. |
Special Instructions |
Any special instructions or notes. |

The options in this section are determined by the line item and tests you have selected. This section may be unavailable if no auxiliary information is required.

See: Capture Patient Signature for details on this section of the page.
See Also: Orders