Description

Use the AP Settings section to defines multiple test types for use within the Anatomic Pathology module.

Access

AdminCenter > Order Choice Setup > Tests > add or edit a test > Module drop-down list > AP


Technical Manual

AP Settings

This section only appears if AP is selected from the Module drop-down list.

AP Test Type

Select an AP test type from the drop-down list. Select one of the following options:

  • Report Data
  • Diagnosis
  • Clinical Information Test
  • Quality Assurance
  • Stain
  • Report Image
  • Reopen Reason
  • Turnaround Time
  • Correlation
  • External Link
Associate with

Select an option from the drop-down list to specify what the AP test type will be associated with. Select one of the following options:

  • Case
  • Part
  • Block
  • Slide

The Block and Slide options are not available for Correlation AP test types.

Allow multiple occurrences

Select the checkbox to have the system allow multiple occurrences of the test.

When this checkbox is clear and you attempt to add a test to the AP Worksheet that's already there, the system won't allow you to select the test. 

For the External Link AP test type, this option is automatically enabled; you can't disable it.

Associated Case-Level Protocol

Select in or enter text in the search-as-you-type field to search for and select a case-level protocol that will be added to the AP Worksheet when the test is used to reopen the worksheet.

This option is only available when Reopen Reason is selected from the AP Test Type drop-down list.

Clinical Info Start Time Question

Select in or enter text in the search-as-you-type field to search for and select a clinical information test to tie to the turnaround time test. The start time for the selected clinical information test will be used for the turnaround time test and the results for the clinical information test will be used as the result for the turnaround time test.

This option is only available when Turnaround Time is selected from the AP Test Type drop-down list.

Clinical Info End Time Question

Select in or enter text in the search-as-you-type field to search for and select a clinical information test to tie to the turnaround time test. The end time for the selected clinical information test will be used for the turnaround time test and the results for the clinical information test will be used as the result for the turnaround time test.

This option is only available when Turnaround Time is selected from the AP Test Type drop-down list.

Clinical Info

Select in or enter text in the search-as-you-type field to search for and select clinical information relevant to the AP order choice.

This option is only available when the Clinical Information Test option is selected from the AP Test Type drop-down list.

Diagnosis Answer Type: This drop-down list is available when Diagnosis Code is selected as the Answer Type in the Clinical Info setup. From the Diagnosis Answer Type drop-down list, select the type of data that the user (or the system) can enter as the answer to the diagnosis clinical information question test. The options are Diagnosis Code Only, Diagnosis Text Only, or Diagnosis Code and Test. 

Correlation Type

Select an option from the drop-down list to specify the type of correlation you'd like this test to be. Select one of the following options:

  • Cross-Case Correlation
    • Example: Cyto-Histo Correlation
  • Current Case Correlation
    • Examples: Frozen to Final Dx Correlation, Consult Correlation
  • GYN Cytology Correlation

Correlation test types are nonreportable.


This option is only available when Correlation is selected from the AP Test Type drop-down list.

AP Performing Instrument Table

Select in or enter text in the search-as-you-type field to search for and select options to insert into the table.

Select the Select checkbox to add or remove the option from the table.

Enter relevant IDs in the Inbound ID and Outbound ID value fields.

This option is not available when the Clinical Information Test option is selected from the AP Test Type drop-down list.

For Correlation AP test types, only the Predefined Choice List option is available.

Valid AP Order Choices

Select in or enter text in the search-as-you-type field to search for and select valid AP order choices.

Select the Select checkbox to add or remove the order choice from the table.

This option is not available when the Clinical Information Test option is selected from the AP Test Type drop-down list.

Allow Slide container link

Select the checkbox to allow slide container links to be added to the AP order choice.

This option is only available when the Stain option is selected from the AP Test Type drop-down list.

Slide container link required

Select the checkbox to require slide container links.

This option is only available when the Stain option is selected from the AP Test Type drop-down list.

Billing Codes

Select to open the Billing Codes for Stain pop-up.

Select in or enter text in the Default CPT Codes search-as-you-type field to search for and select CPT codes.

Select in or enter text in the Default Charge Codes search-as-you-type field to search for and select charge codes.

Select the Select checkbox to add or remove the CPT/charge codes from the tables.

Select Save to save changes made on the pop-up, or select Cancel to close the pop-up without saving changes.

This option is only available when the Stain option is selected from the AP Test Type drop-down list.

Select

Select the Select checkbox to add or remove options from relevant tables.


AP Report Settings

This section is available when Report Data, Diagnosis, Clinical Information Test, Report Image, Reopen Reason, Stain, and Turnaround Time is selected from the AP Test Type drop-down list.

ReportableSelect the checkbox to ensure that the AP test type is reportable in the system.
Default Text FormatUse the settings in this section to configure the default text formatting for the AP report. You can apply the text font, size, and color. You can also make the text bold, italic, and/or underlined. Select the italic, underlined T with an X next to it to clear the text formatting.
Default AnswerUse the settings in this section to define the default answer to appear on the AP report. Use the formatting settings to apply the text font, size, and color. You can also make the text bold, italic, and/or underlined. Select the italic, underlined T with an X next to it to clear the text formatting.
Restrict to Image Library Images

Select the checkbox to only use images from the Image Library for the report image test. When this setting is enabled, this image test can be annotated on the AP Worksheet.

Default Image: This box appears when the Restrict to Image Library Images checkbox is selected. Selecting the Default Image box opens the Select an Image pop-up, allowing you to choose an image from the Image Library's base images to use as the default image. After selecting the image, select Save to save the image as the default image. The image will appear in the Default Image box.

Default Caption AboveEnter text in the free-form text field to create the above default caption for Report Image test types.
Default Caption BelowEnter text in the free-form text field to create the below default caption for Report Image test types.
Maximum Print WidthEnter a value in the field to specify the maximum print width. The default value is 0.
Maximum Print HeightEnter a value in the field to specify the maximum print height. The default value is 0.
Report Section

Select in or enter text in the search-as-you-type field to select a report to enter into the report section.

Select the down arrow icon to manually search for a report, or select X to remove the report from the table.

Result to report if emptyEnter a result in the available field, if applicable. The result you enter here is what will appear on the report when the result is blank. This is a free-form text box.
Result PrefixEnter a prefix to appear before the result field on the AP Worksheet and before the result on the report. 
Result SuffixEnter a suffix to appear after the result field on the AP Worksheet and after the result on the report. 


Turnaround Time Format Settings

This section is available when Turnaround Time is selected from the AP Test Type drop-down list.

Days/Hours/Minutes/Seconds

Select the checkbox(es) to indicate the format you'd like the system to display and report the elapsed time. Your formatting options are:

  • Days, Hours, Minutes, Seconds
  • Days, Hours, Minutes
  • Hours, Minutes, Seconds
  • Hours, Minutes
  • Minutes, Seconds
  • Minutes
Label Units (DDD days HH hours MM minutes SS seconds)

Select the checkbox to add a label after the units of time for the formatting you selected in the Days/Hours/Minutes/Seconds section.

If you do not select this checkbox, the system will only display the turnaround time numerically.

Print Start Date/Time and End Date/Time on the ReportSelect the checkbox to display the Start Date/Time and End Date/Time on the printed report.

Buttons

SaveSelect to save changes made on the Tests configuration page.
< Back to ListSelect to return to the Tests administration page without saving changes.