Table 1 Original settings in electronic medical record

Allowable frequencies for repetitive ordering of laboratory tests

All frequencies possible (ranging from multiple times daily to once per week)

Review of electronic order sets

Limited review by pathology; many order sets converted without major modification from paper requisitions or from previous EMR

Duplicate ordering of tests

Limited to cancellations by laboratory information system if same test(s) ordered on exact same collect time

Send-out tests

Generic prompt on all send-outs (i.e. not customized to any particular testing)

Restriction of tests requiring approval (‘laboratory formulary’)

No

Laboratory test charges

Not posted in EMR