Rawesome Vets · Internal Staff Protocol Vet Reception
Ordering Vetnostics Pathology
Scope: This SOP covers ordering a Vetnostics pathology test via OpenVPMS and printing the request form. The Vetnostics integration allows reports to be automatically attached directly to the patient's file in OpenVPMS when they arrive — no manual upload needed.
0. Common Profiles — Quick Reference
| Profile | Search term | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Body Function Profile | %body | Interpreted haematology + biochemistry — most common external send-away |
| Non-interpreted Profile | %non | Includes TT4 +/− Amylase and Lipase |
All pathology items in OpenVPMS start with Path — you can always search %path to browse the full list.
1. Add the Test to the Invoice
- Open the patient visit and click the 2 Invoice tab.
- In the Product field, type
%path(or a more specific term, e.g.%body) and select the required test from the list. - In the New Investigation popup, click OK, then click Apply.
Product field with %path entered — select the test from the list that appears.
2. Print the Request Form
- Click the 3 Investigations tab — the investigation will be listed there.
- Click on it and the Print Form button will appear. Click it, then click OK.
- Attach the printed form to the sample for the Vetnostics driver.
Click the 3 Investigations tab, then click the row to open the investigation details.
Click Print Form, confirm the printer, then click OK.
3. Finalise the Invoice
- Return to 1 Items to add anything else, then click Completed to finalise.
Things to Note
- Vetnostics reports auto-attach to the patient file. When a result arrives, Vetnostics emails it to us and OpenVPMS automatically pulls it into the patient's record. If the email is opened or marked as read before OpenVPMS has a chance to process it, the auto-attach will not work. Do not open Vetnostics result emails in your email client. If you do open one accidentally, mark it as unread immediately.
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