Ordering STAT Lab and Imaging Orders

When a lab or imaging request needs immediate attention, you can mark it as STAT during the ordering process. This ensures the urgency is clearly indicated on the generated requisition PDF sent to the diagnostic provider.

This article explains how to place a STAT order and what changes in the workflow.

How to mark a lab order as STAT

1. Open the patient chart.
2. Go to Orders.
3. Select Diagnostic Labs.
4. Add the desired lab tests.
5. Before sending the order, enable the STAT option.

Once selected, the requisition PDF will clearly display STAT at the top, signaling urgency to the lab.

How to mark an imaging order as STAT

1. Open the patient chart.
2. Go to Orders.
3. Select Diagnostic Imaging.
4. Add the imaging study.
5. Enable the STAT option before finalizing.

As with labs, the imaging requisition PDF will show STAT at the top.

What happens when you select STAT

• The requisition PDF is automatically labeled as STAT.
• The urgency is visible to the diagnostic provider.
• The rest of the ordering workflow remains the same.

Important notes

• The STAT option must be selected before sending the order. If not selected, the requisition will be generated as a routine order.
• Selecting STAT does not change billing behavior or charge creation. It only affects the requisition labeling.

Using the STAT option helps ensure urgent orders are clearly communicated without changing your usual workflow.