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Pearl of the Week: Pre-visit laboratory testing

Have patients complete tests before their next visit

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STEPS Forward Pearl of the Week

With pre-visit laboratory tests, a clinic can proactively order labs and get results before the next appointment. This system can save time by reducing the need to review and act on lab results between visits. More importantly, physicians can make clinical decisions with their patients in real time during an appointment. EHR order sets and similar systems help a clinic automate and batch the ordering process. 

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