<html><body><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div> </div><div> <div dir="ltr"><b><span style="font-size: 17pt; line-height: normal;">There is now a COVID</span><span style="font-size: 17pt; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-size: 17pt; line-height: normal;"> order in Epic.</span></b></div><div dir="ltr"><ol><li><span style="font-size: 0.93rem;">This order takes the place of filling out the downtime requisition (you no longer need to complete the requisition)</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size: 0.93rem;">This order is part of the RP (respiratory panel) order group with also contains the RP order and the isolation orders needed.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 0.93rem;">This order is called “New York COVID-19 PCR (Send Out)”. This order will be replaced by a local test when that test becomes available. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 0.93rem;">Reminder: The lab will run the RP first. If the RP is positive, the COVID will not be run. If the RP is negative, the COVID test will be performed. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 0.93rem;">If your patient has unique testing needs, please contact the lab to discuss them. </span></li></ol></div> <div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Jana Shaw MD</div><div dir="ltr">Neal Seidberg MD</div> </div> </div></div></body></html>