Quick Guide

How to add on extra lab tests to a blood sample that has already been sent to the lab from Requests/Care Plans.

  1. From within the patient record, on the correct encounter, select +Add on the Requests/Care Plans tab.
  2. Search for add on and press enter.
  3. Click on Add on lab test – Blood Sciences.
  4. A decision support window opens. Please read and action as appropriate. When finished, click on OK.
  5. Click Done.
  6. Fill in order details as appropriate. In the “Specimen number (if known)” field, please enter the Accession number if known, otherwise, enter unknown or most recent request and the lab will assign.
  7. Click Sign.


Updated: 12 February 2026