Table 4 Maximum repetitive order frequencies available by single order
Maximum repetitive frequency allowed in a single order | Examples of tests in this category |
|---|---|
Once | CBC differential |
Blood smear morphology review by technologist or pathologist | |
Albumin | |
Alpha-fetoprotein | |
Amylase | |
Angiotensin converting enzyme | |
C-Peptide | |
C-Reactive Protein | |
CA-125 | |
Epstein-Barr virus serologies | |
Hemoglobin A1C | |
Hemoglobin electrophoresis | |
Lipase | |
Lipids (cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, triglycerides) | |
Molecular pathology (e.g., Factor V Leiden genotyping) | |
Phosphorus | |
(Most) Send-out testing | |
Thyroid stimulating hormone | |
Every 72 hours | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate |
Serum free light chains (kappa/lambda) | |
Daily | Basic metabolic panel |
Electrolyte panel | |
Once per week | Aspergillus galactomannan |
Histoplasma antigen | |
Serum and urine protein electrophoresis |