Pearl of the Week: A faster and simpler way to order lab tests

Use order sets for pre-visit laboratory testing

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When calling for pre-visit laboratory tests, order sets (bundles of test orders) will simplify the process and reduce the likelihood of missing lab tests. A single click can pend orders for an entire panel of tests. They can be grouped by condition—for example, with a patient with diabetes, an order set might include a HbA1c, lipid profile, urine albumin/creatinine ratio, and a basic metabolic panel. 

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