This document provides a brief explanation of the steps required to request a test be added onto a pre-existing sample in Sunrise for either Haematology or for Biochemistry. Note: This instruction DOES NOT include Add-Ons for Microbiology.

 

  1. Please search Add On – and select the relevant discipline. 

 

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  1. Make sure that you have already sent the sample within the past 24 hours for the patient before you request an add on test. The criteria for time sensitivity for each add-on test is clarified when you try to request an add-on. 
  2. For example, if you had ordered a Full Blood Count (required purple top bottle), you cannot add-on INR later (requires blue top bottle), as the laboratory will not have received a blue top bottle with the FBC request. 
  3. Example below – To Add on an ESR request to a Full blood count sample already sent: tick ESR

 

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  1. For Biochemistry the list below shows the add on tests that are available via Sunrise.

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  1. Add the Bleep/contact details and the relevant clinical details in the appropriate text box and select ok then submit the order.  You do not need to add specimen.
  2. The add on form is then printed in the relevant laboratory and the required tests will be manually added by laboratory staff.  Once processed the results for the add on request will be available to view on Sunrise in the normal way.

 

 

Please note, if the test you require is not on the add on lists in Sunrise for either Haematology or Biochemistry you will need to contact the laboratories directly.