In the world of healthcare, efficiency and convenience are paramount—especially when it comes to routine lab work. If you frequently require blood draws for ongoing monitoring, medication management, or chronic conditions, you may have heard of a “standing order.”
But what exactly is a standing order in phlebotomy, and why is it the key to simplifying your regular blood collection needs?
What is a Standing Order?
A standing order is essentially a pre-authorized, blanket instruction from your healthcare provider (physician, nurse practitioner, etc.) that allows a phlebotomy service or lab to perform a specific set of tests multiple times over a defined period without requiring a new requisition form each time.
Instead of your doctor generating a new order every month or every few weeks, the standing order gives a single, approved directive for the collection of specimens on a recurring basis.
How Does a Standing Order Work in Practice?
- Authorization: Your doctor provides a single order form that specifies:
- The exact tests to be performed (e.g., CBC, A1C, liver panel).
- The frequency of the draws (e.g., “monthly,” “every three weeks”).
- The duration of the order (e.g., “for six months,” “until a specific date”).
- Service Activation: You provide this standing order to your mobile phlebotomy service (like Haldebis).
- Scheduled Draws: The phlebotomy service can now schedule and perform the required blood draws according to the authorized frequency and duration, without further paperwork from your physician until the order expires.
The Key Benefits of Using a Standing Order
For both patients and healthcare providers, the standing order offers significant advantages:
1. Unmatched Convenience and Time Savings
This is the biggest win for patients. You eliminate the repetitive cycle of:
- Calling your doctor’s office.
- Waiting for a new requisition form.
- Ensuring the form is sent to the lab.
- Having to keep track of new forms for every appointment.
With a standing order, you simply set your recurring appointments with your mobile phlebotomist and relax.
2. Improved Adherence to Treatment Plans
For conditions that require frequent monitoring (such as warfarin therapy, cancer treatment, or managing kidney disease), consistency is critical. A standing order ensures that required lab work is done exactly when the doctor needs it, minimizing gaps in monitoring and supporting better treatment outcomes.
3. Reduced Administrative Burden
The doctor’s office benefits by not having to generate and track dozens of individual lab slips for the same patient over time. This frees up administrative staff to focus on other patient care needs.
4. Increased Flexibility with Mobile Phlebotomy
When you pair a standing order with mobile phlebotomy, the convenience is maximized. Haldebis comes to your home or office on your pre-approved schedule, ensuring your recurring lab work is done with minimal disruption to your busy life.
Who is a Standing Order For?
Standing orders are particularly beneficial for individuals who:
- Require weekly or monthly monitoring for chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, thyroid conditions).
- Are undergoing long-term therapy where medication levels must be checked frequently.
- Are homebound or have difficulty traveling to a lab for frequent appointments.
- Have busy work schedules that make frequent, last-minute trips to a facility challenging.
Streamline Your Health with Haldebis
At Haldebis Mobile Phlebotomy, we are committed to making your health journey as seamless as possible. If your physician has placed you on a regimen requiring regular lab work, ask them for a standing order.
Provide that single order to our team, and let us take care of the rest—ensuring professional, precise, and timely specimen collection right from the comfort of your chosen location.