Is it really necessary to complete the patient history portion of the submission form 1010?
This information is critical to the cytotechnologist and pathologist when evaluating the specimen. The patients menstrual status, birth control method, HRT use, and history of hysterectomy, cancer, DES exposure or IUD all impact the final report. CLIA 88 requires the inclusion of this information on the submission form because the patients results are compromised when omitted.
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- How is the Development Next Steps form different from the Contact History portion of the RIS form? Do I really need two separate forms to track this information?
- Is it really necessary to complete the patient history portion of the submission form 1010?
- Should doctors consider myNYP.org a complete account of a patient’s medical history?
