Version 14.19
Path: Clinical tab > More button (Customize group) > Diagnostic Tests button
Entering a New Lab Facility
- Click on the Lab Facilities tab. A list of the labs and radiology facilities will be displayed.
- Click the Add button
in the tool bar. A new row will appear in the grid. - Review the table below for required information.
in the tool bar. A new row will appear in the grid.| Field | Definition |
|---|---|
| ID | ID will populate once the lab has been saved. |
| Client ID | Do not complete if a lab interface, OP will complete this field. If no lab interface enter the practice lab account number or lab name. |
| Root Dir | *Client Server practices only. This is the path where lab results are stored. |
| OP Lab ID | Do not complete if a lab interface, OP will complete this field. If no lab interface enter the practice lab account number. |
| Lab Name | Enter the name of the lab facility. |
| Notes | Additional text field specific to the lab facility. This field is visible only on the Lab Facilities tab. |
| Order Type | Click the drop-down arrow and select from the list.
|
| On adding a new requisition, create the following items | Click the drop-down and select from the list.
|
| HL7 Version | *Cloud practices only. Will always be set to .HL7. This information will be entered by OP. |
| Ack Required | Do not complete. |
| File Ext | Do not complete. |
| Default for Type | Select the checkbox for the preferred Send Out lab facility. |
| Restricted | Leave unchecked. |
| Archived | Select the checkbox if the practice no longer will use the lab facility. |
| Office Location Identification | Account number assigned by the lab facility for each location. |
| Provider Lab identification (Lab Links) | Provider and unique value assigned by the lab facility, typically this will be the NPI. |
- Click the Save button.
Version 14.10
Utilities > Manage Clinical Features > Diagnostic Test Setup
Entering a New Lab Facility
- Click on the first tab, Lab Facility Names. A list of the labs and radiology facilities will be displayed.
- Click on the Green Plus button
in the tool bar. A new row will appear in the grid. 
- Enter the name of the lab in the Facility Name field.
- Root Folder will be filled out if there will be a lab results interface.
- Orders Type defaults to Paper.
- Requisition information defaults as shown above.
- Notes are for internal use by your practice.
- Leave Archived unchecked. It will not show if checked.
- Leave Restricted unchecked.
- Lab ID will fill in automatically.
- Check Default for Type if this new facility will be the preferred choice for Send Out requisitions of this facility type (i.e., Lab, Radiology).
- Leave Parent Lab blank.
- Click the Green Check button
to Save.
 | If this facility will have a lab interface there MUST be a value in the *Root Folder* field for this facility to appear in the Lab Links tab in the Provider directory. Consult with OP if you do not know the value for this field. |
