CLN 500 Order Transmittal 2026/2027 –
Exam Prep, Study Guide & Practice
Questions
ORD - correct answer-Orders Master File
Every Order will make a record in the ORD File
Property - correct answer-Term used for each item in the order
discrete pieces of information about an order that can be evaluated by Order
Transmittal
Parent Order - correct answer-The original Order that was signed
Child Order - correct answer-A Single, specific, scheduled instance of an order.
Order Status - correct answer-A setting that determines when and how a lab or
procedure order is released
Rules - correct answer-Tell the system what to do with the order information
Made up of if/then statements.
, Conditions - correct answer-The If portion of the order transmittal rule.
Conditions evaluate multiple properties in an order.
Directives - correct answer-The Then portion of the order transmittal rule. There
are Six Directives. They tell the system what to do with the order information
Descriptor - correct answer-The generic destination used in the rule. Allows for
sharing across areas of the organization.
Destination Workstation - correct answer-Represents the specific destination in
an ordering workflow with a send directive. Will commonly have a type of pool,
printer, fax, or interface.
Destination Map - correct answer-Translates the generic destination, descriptor
pool, to the specific destination
Search Method - correct answer-There are three search methods. These tell the
system to search for a map using one of the two map hierarchies.
Condition Statement - correct answer-Tells order transmittal what properties and
values to evaluate against the order record.
Do Directive - correct answer-executes an extension record (code) to perform
such actions as updating a color flag or adding a consulting provider to a team.
Set Directive - correct answer-Changes a property value in the order record.
Exam Prep, Study Guide & Practice
Questions
ORD - correct answer-Orders Master File
Every Order will make a record in the ORD File
Property - correct answer-Term used for each item in the order
discrete pieces of information about an order that can be evaluated by Order
Transmittal
Parent Order - correct answer-The original Order that was signed
Child Order - correct answer-A Single, specific, scheduled instance of an order.
Order Status - correct answer-A setting that determines when and how a lab or
procedure order is released
Rules - correct answer-Tell the system what to do with the order information
Made up of if/then statements.
, Conditions - correct answer-The If portion of the order transmittal rule.
Conditions evaluate multiple properties in an order.
Directives - correct answer-The Then portion of the order transmittal rule. There
are Six Directives. They tell the system what to do with the order information
Descriptor - correct answer-The generic destination used in the rule. Allows for
sharing across areas of the organization.
Destination Workstation - correct answer-Represents the specific destination in
an ordering workflow with a send directive. Will commonly have a type of pool,
printer, fax, or interface.
Destination Map - correct answer-Translates the generic destination, descriptor
pool, to the specific destination
Search Method - correct answer-There are three search methods. These tell the
system to search for a map using one of the two map hierarchies.
Condition Statement - correct answer-Tells order transmittal what properties and
values to evaluate against the order record.
Do Directive - correct answer-executes an extension record (code) to perform
such actions as updating a color flag or adding a consulting provider to a team.
Set Directive - correct answer-Changes a property value in the order record.
