What is the context?
Meddbase includes a fully integrated electronic pathology system that connects directly with selected pathology labs, including HCA (Hospital Corporation of America) and TDL (The Doctors Lab). This integration allows users to raise lab request forms either ad hoc or during an appointment.
If the appointment specifies tests (e.g., a health assessment requiring a profile blood test), the lab form will pre-populate with the required tests based on how the service is configured.
The TDL integration also includes a predefined price list containing a wide range of tests provided as services. However, this list is comprehensive but not exhaustive, any tests you provide that is not specified on the TDL pricelist can be created.
For more support with setting up Pathology, please see How to set up Pathology.
What is the purpose of this article?
This article explains how to add a new TDL test as a service and ensure it is included in a price list for proper use.
How to Add a TDL Test Not in the Price List
Step 1: Navigate to Service Management
- Click the Admin tile.
- Select the Service Management tile.
Step 2: Add the New Test
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Click New in the top left corner, then select Test.
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Fill in the following details:
- Name: Enter the test name
- Code: An alphanumeric code to refer to this test as in the system.
- Provider: Set this to TDL.
- Print Code: Enter the print code supplied by TDL for this type of test.
Example setup:
- Name: B12 (Active)/Red Cell Folate
- Code: TDL-B12F
- Provider: TDL
- Print Code: B12F
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Click the Save icon.
Step 3: Add the Test to a Price List or Provide Service rule.
To ensure the test is provided, it must be added to a price list or a provide services rule on a chargeband in the Billing Rules area. For more details on how to set this up, please refer to How to make new Services available through Billing Rules.
Review Date
This article was last reviewed on 3rd December 2024.