Lab Orders

You can work with lab orders from two places in axiUm:

  • Lab Tracking module: This module allows you to create lab orders in axiUm, and then print off the order to send to the lab. It creates laboratory location and contact information, supplementary information definitions, units of measurement, and materials. These are used to track lab work for procedures that require it. Details from the writing of the prescription, through to sending the order out/in and associating costs / charges to the order are stored. The lab charges can be generated from a pre-set procedure code list or can be determined when the lab work is completed. These are internal lab orders attached to a patient record.
  • DDX eLab integration: This integration allows you to create and send lab orders electronically. axiUm works with Digital Dental Exchange (DDX) to allow you to create lab orders and send them electronically to the lab. You can view and edit eLab orders as well as track and manage orders.
  • For more information on DDX eLab, refer to the DDX eLab User Guide.

Important: DDX eLab can work in conjunction with the Lab Tracking module if your institution uses internal labs or labs that do not support electronic lab orders/DDX.

You can access lab orders from three places within axiUm:

  • EHR module > Labs tab
  • Personal Planner module > Lists tab > Lab Orders sub-tab
  • Patient Care module > Activity tab