Default Lab

Source Object: Default Lab

Overview and Usage: The "Default Lab" source object in athena EHR plays a critical role in managing and maintaining default laboratory information for clinical providers. It allows healthcare organizations to specify default laboratory-related details for providers, streamlining the laboratory ordering process. Here's an overview of key fields and their usage:

• Accept Fax: "acceptfax" is a field that indicates whether the clinical provider or laboratory accepts fax communications for orders or results. It provides a clear communication channel for laboratory orders and results.
• Address: The "address1" and "address2" fields capture the street address of the clinical provider or laboratory, facilitating physical location information.
• City: "city" specifies the city where the clinical provider or laboratory is located.
• Clinical Provider ID: "clinicalproviderid" serves as a unique identifier for the clinical provider associated with the default lab.
• Clinical Provider Name: "clinicalprovidername" contains the name of the clinical provider or laboratory.
• Fax Number: "faxnumber" records the fax number for sending or receiving laboratory-related documents.
• Phone Number: "phonenumber" provides the contact phone number for the clinical provider or laboratory.
• State: "state" indicates the state or province where the clinical provider or laboratory is based.
• ZIP Code: "zip" captures the ZIP or postal code associated with the provider's location.

The "Default Lab" source object simplifies the process of specifying default laboratory information for clinical providers. It ensures that accurate and standardized default lab details are readily available, streamlining laboratory orders and results transmission. Developers can utilize this source object to build features and applications that enhance laboratory-related processes within athena EHR.

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