Order Number~
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- Order Number
- A number generated by the computer each time a test is ordered - unique for each patient’s order - starting at midnight JAN 1 with order number 1. The order number provides identification of patient specimens both during transport to the laboratory and until accession numbers have been assigned to the specimens. Generally used by nonlaboratory personnel; e.g., ward, section, number.
Source: Laboratory V. 5.2 Anatomic Pathology User Manual
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