How to Order eLabs

To order eLabs:

1. Open the patient chart for the patient
2. Click Lab Requests tab or "New" next to Pending lab Requests
3. Click New eLab . This will cause the Lab order window to open in a new tab in Change Healthcare.

4. Set order type: 
   • PSC: Patient service center will collect specimen.
   • Standard: Lab will collect specimen.
   • Reccuring: Not applicable to Valant at this time. 

5. Verify patient demographics.
6. Fill out the order information.
   • Lab Order: If you have more than one lab indicate which lab
   • Operator: this is the person entering the lab order.
   • Ordering physician: who is ordering the lab work.
   • Client Facility: if the practice has more than one facility.
   • Collection date and time: defaults to today, used when specimen is collected at the practice.

7. Input Test codes:
   • Tests can be searched for by clicking on the binoculars icon, then using the name of the test, panel, or by code.
   • The test code is specific to the Lab.
   • Labs and panels can be saved to Preferences, these will appear below the search window for quick access.
8. ICD Codes
   • Tests can be searched for by entering a code in the text box. 
   • Diagnosis codes can be saved to Preferences, these will appear below the search window for quick access.

9. Instructions/comments:
   • Not required, fill out as needed

10. Once complete click Validate Order.

11. The Validation screen will give you a preview of the lab order and allow you to print a labels if collecting the specimen at the practice. Once verified click Print and Send.