09 September 2020
Good morning practice managers,
Important messaging received today from Pathlab.
Last week we made some changes to the ordering of Covid-19 testing via the eOrder request form which now gives you multiple options to choose from when placing the order. As a result we have noticed that this has caused confusion for some providers when placing orders for their own staff surveillance testing, with a number of forms arriving at the lab indicating that Pathlab invoice the practice for the tests. Please note, as in the examples below, when placing an order for surveillance testing of your practice staff you need to choose “Vulnerable Healthcare Workers” from the picklist, and choose “Vulnerable Workers” from the Surveillance group. Please do not choose “Employer Prerequisite” as this is for Pre-employment testing or any employer pre-requirement for their staff to go to a different workplace/ jobsite.
This is what the form should look like.