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📋 Test Ordering

Create and manage laboratory test orders with comprehensive clinical details and real-time tracking

Overview

The Test Ordering feature allows healthcare professionals to:

Create test orders with full patient demographics
Select from comprehensive SNOMED-CT coded test catalogue
Set clinical priority (STAT, URGENT, ROUTINE)
Add detailed clinical information and specimen instructions
Track order status in real-time
Support multiple test items in single order
Generate HL7 messages automatically
Maintain complete audit trail

How to Order a Test

1 Enter Patient Details: NHS number, name, DOB, and location

2 Select Tests: Browse and select tests from the catalogue by discipline

3 Set Priority: Choose STAT for urgent, URGENT for time-sensitive, or ROUTINE for standard

4 Add Clinical Details: Include relevant clinical information and specimen instructions

5 Review & Submit: Review order details and submit for laboratory processing

6 Track Status: Monitor order progress from submission to completion

Test Catalogue Disciplines

Over 10,000 tests available across multiple disciplines:

Blood Sciences (Haematology, Biochemistry)
Microbiology (Bacteriology, Virology, Parasitology)
Immunology (Allergy, Serology)
Histopathology
Cytology
Blood Transfusion

Sample API Integration

Create orders programmatically via REST API:

POST /api/orders/create
{
  "patient_nhs_number": "1234567890",
  "tests": ["FBC001", "UE001"],
  "priority": "ROUTINE",
  "clinical_details": "Post op check"
}
            