A new Show Specimen option and specimen dropdown have been added, allowing practices to replace free-text specimen entry with a standardized list.

To configure this feature, go to EHR Admin → Orders → Test Codes. A new 'Show Source' checkbox is now available, along with a Source field and down arrow for adding selectable values. A 'Source Associated with Test' section displays all configured source options for that test.

Show Source: When enabled, all NDC fields become disabled, and the test configuration switches to using Source values. NDC and Source settings cannot be used simultaneously.

Source: Enter the desired source text, then click the down arrow to add it as a new entry. Each entry supports up to 50 characters.

Source Associated with Test: This section lists all added source values. Each value will appear as an option in the specimen dropdown within the Lab Order UI.

When this feature is enabled, and a user adds a test code to a patient record, the system will automatically default the specimen dropdown if only one Specimen Source exists. If multiple sources are available, the user can select from the dropdown list.