When requesting tests electronically...
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Request tests electronically whenever possible | Send leaky specimens |
Include collection date, patient's name, date of birth and New York State county of residence | Send two specimens with different collection dates on the same Infectious Diseases Requisition (IDR) |
Search for test names in the test catalog | Write test name in notes |
Call for prior test approval when indicated | Send specimen without a paper IDR or Electronic Test Request Form |
Contact laboratories with questions | Send inappropriately packaged specimens |
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