Lab test request and requisition forms need to support a clear exchange of information between the referring practice, patient-facing staff and the laboratory team. The form’s layout should reflect the laboratory’s approved workflow and terminology. Before printing, map how the form is completed, routed and filed, then review the fields with the staff who use it.
Map the form workflow first
Identify who completes each section, when it is completed and where the form goes next. This helps separate information that is needed at collection or registration from information used later by laboratory staff. Ask the laboratory’s authorised clinical and administrative reviewers to confirm the terminology, requested fields and instructions before artwork is approved.
Decide whether the form is single-page or multi-part, whether copies are required, and whether staff complete it by hand or through a connected system. If the centre uses barcodes or a specific form-handling process, share the technical requirements with the print provider before finalising the layout. Do not rely on a generic template for a laboratory-specific workflow.
Design for legibility and completion
Group related fields under clear headings and give each field enough room for the information expected. Use readable type, strong contrast and consistent checkbox or selection styles. Avoid crowding the page with instructions that staff do not need at the point of use. Make required fields visibly distinct while leaving space for handwriting when the process is manual.
Ensure the form shows the laboratory’s name, version or revision date if that helps staff distinguish current paperwork from older stock. For multi-branch use, decide whether one central form can serve all sites or whether separate versions are necessary. Keep a controlled master so updates are reflected across departments.
What to send with a quotation request
- Current form or a marked-up sample
- Finished size, page count and copy arrangement
- Manual, digital, barcode or other handling requirements
- Approved field labels and instructions
- Quantity by branch or form version
- Artwork files, reviewer and delivery locations
Review the proof with both administrative and laboratory users. Check every label, checkbox, writing area, sequence and version identifier. If the form contains clinical language, confirm it with the laboratory’s authorised reviewer. Keep the approved proof and revision record so an updated form does not accidentally return to an outdated layout.
Frequently asked questions
Can one requisition form work for all test types?
That depends on the laboratory’s workflow. Ask the responsible team to confirm whether a shared form is clear enough or whether separate controlled versions are needed.
Can existing digital forms be adapted for print?
Often the screen layout needs adjustment for paper size, handwriting space and print readability. Share the source file and requirements so the artwork can be reviewed before a quotation.
Discuss your form requirement
Print Kendr can coordinate a quotation for laboratory forms from your approved specification. Submit the details online or message the team on WhatsApp. For supporting paperwork, read about diagnostic report covers and patient registration and medical record forms.
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