Method and system for ordering a laboratory test for a patient and obtaining results thereof
US7567913B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/67
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided for receiving an order for a laboratory test of a biological specimen for a patient utilizing a computer network including a client computer and a central computer. The method includes facilitating a connection between the client computer and the central computer. A laboratory test request is received at the central computer from the client computer. Patient, billing, and diagnosis information corresponding to the requested laboratory test is also received at the central computer from the client computer. Information is transmitted from the central computer to the client computer for generating a test requisition and a label for use with the biological specimen.
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