• The Histology Stain List has been updated and can be viewed in Requisition Forms under the Ordering Information Tab.

Compliance

Standing Order Policy

When standing orders for laboratory testing are appropriate for an extended course of treatment, they may be established in the laboratory.

A medical record being given

In order to establish a standing order the following information must be provided:

  • Patient name
  • Include ordering provider (name & provider #)
  • Medical Record Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Test(s) to be put on Standing Order
  • Appropriate ICD-10 code (diagnosis)
  • Effective date
  • End date (not longer than 1 year)
  • Define frequency of testing
  • Special Instructions (if any)

A standing order may be initiated using a properly completed standard requisition with a notation “ESTABLISH STANDING ORDER”. Please include information regarding frequency and end date. If a standing order is created for a test which has frequency limitations please provide the proper documentation through ICD-10 codes which would justify testing outside the normal scope.