You can create lab cases from the Appointment Book without first selecting an appointment or from the Chart without first selecting a patient.
Note: You must first log in to the DDX Desktop to view or create lab cases.
To create a lab case
1. In the Appointment Book or the Chart toolbar, click DDX and then from the menu, click New DDX Lab Case Prescription.
The Schedule a New Case - Patient Details page appears.
2. Provide the following required information:
· Provider – Accept the default, or select a provider from the list.
· Last Name – Type the patient's last name.
· Send Date – Change this date if necessary. The default is the current date.
· Procedure – Select a procedure from the list.
3. Select I accept all Terms and Conditions.
4. Click Submit Case.