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	A '''reflex test''' is a type of [[laboratory]] [[test]] ordered when the results of an initial test indicate additional testing is necessary. The reflex test can be ordered by a lab technician in response to analyzed results or ordered automatically by an automated system. Examples of tests that may require a reflex test include ~~that that~~ check for the presence of human papillomavirus (a DNA virus) or cryoglobulins (proteins that become insoluble at a certain temperature).<ref name="RMLReflex">{{cite web \|url=https://www.rmlonline.com/site/sections/76 \|title=Confirmation and Reflex Testing \|publisher=Regional Medical Laboratory \|accessdate=09 August 2014}}</ref><ref name="MayoReflex">{{cite web \|url=http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/test-catalog/appendix/reflex-tests.html \|title=Reflex Tests \|publisher=Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research \|accessdate=09 August 2014}}</ref>		A '''reflex test''' is a type of [[laboratory]] [[test]] ordered when the results of an initial test indicate additional testing is necessary. The reflex test can be ordered by a lab technician in response to analyzed results or ordered automatically by an automated system. Examples of tests that may require a reflex test include the check for the presence of human papillomavirus (a DNA virus) or cryoglobulins (proteins that become insoluble at a certain temperature).<ref name="RMLReflex">{{cite web \|url=https://www.rmlonline.com/site/sections/76 \|title=Confirmation and Reflex Testing \|publisher=Regional Medical Laboratory \|accessdate=09 August 2014}}</ref><ref name="MayoReflex">{{cite web \|url=http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/test-catalog/appendix/reflex-tests.html \|title=Reflex Tests \|publisher=Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research \|accessdate=09 August 2014}}</ref>

	In 1998, the [[United States Department of Health and Human Services\|U.S. Department of Health and Human Services]]' Office of Inspector General stated the following about the reflex test:		In 1998, the [[United States Department of Health and Human Services\|U.S. Department of Health and Human Services]]' Office of Inspector General stated the following about the reflex test:

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	A '''reflex test''' is a type of [[laboratory]] [[test]] ordered when the results of an initial test indicate additional testing is necessary. The reflex test can be ordered by a lab technician in response to analyzed results or ordered automatically by an automated system. Examples of tests that may require a reflex test include that that check for the presence of human papillomavirus (a DNA virus) or cryoglobulins (proteins that become insoluble at a certain temperature).<ref name="RMLReflex">{{cite web \|url=https://www.rmlonline.com/site/sections/76 \|title=Confirmation and Reflex Testing \|publisher=Regional Medical Laboratory \|accessdate=09 August 2014}}</ref><ref name="MayoReflex">{{cite web \|url=http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/test-catalog/appendix/reflex-tests.html \|title=Reflex Tests \|publisher=Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research \|accessdate=09 August 2014}}</ref>		A '''reflex test''' is a type of [[laboratory]] [[test]] ordered when the results of an initial test indicate additional testing is necessary. The reflex test can be ordered by a lab technician in response to analyzed results or ordered automatically by an automated system. Examples of tests that may require a reflex test include that that check for the presence of human papillomavirus (a DNA virus) or cryoglobulins (proteins that become insoluble at a certain temperature).<ref name="RMLReflex">{{cite web \|url=https://www.rmlonline.com/site/sections/76 \|title=Confirmation and Reflex Testing \|publisher=Regional Medical Laboratory \|accessdate=09 August 2014}}</ref><ref name="MayoReflex">{{cite web \|url=http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/test-catalog/appendix/reflex-tests.html \|title=Reflex Tests \|publisher=Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research \|accessdate=09 August 2014}}</ref>

	In 1998, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General stated the following about the reflex test:		In 1998, the [[United States Department of Health and Human Services\|U.S. Department of Health and Human Services]]' Office of Inspector General stated the following about the reflex test:

	<blockquote>Reflex testing occurs when initial test results are positive or outside normal parameters and indicate that a second related test is medically appropriate. In order to avoid performing unnecessary reflex tests, labs may want to design their requisition form in such a way which would only allow for the reflex test when necessary.<ref name="FR22559">{{cite journal \|url=http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-1998-08-24/pdf/98-22559.pdf \|format=PDF \|journal=Federal Register \|title=Publication of OIG Compliance Program Guidance for Clinical Laboratories \|volume=63 \|issue=163 \|date=24 August 1998 \|page=45801 \|accessdate=09 August 2014}}</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote>Reflex testing occurs when initial test results are positive or outside normal parameters and indicate that a second related test is medically appropriate. In order to avoid performing unnecessary reflex tests, labs may want to design their requisition form in such a way which would only allow for the reflex test when necessary.<ref name="FR22559">{{cite journal \|url=http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-1998-08-24/pdf/98-22559.pdf \|format=PDF \|journal=Federal Register \|title=Publication of OIG Compliance Program Guidance for Clinical Laboratories \|volume=63 \|issue=163 \|date=24 August 1998 \|page=45801 \|accessdate=09 August 2014}}</ref></blockquote>

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	<blockquote>Reflex testing occurs when initial test results are positive or outside normal parameters and indicate that a second related test is medically appropriate. In order to avoid performing unnecessary reflex tests, labs may want to design their requisition form in such a way which would only allow for the reflex test when necessary.<ref name="FR22559">{{cite journal \|url=http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-1998-08-24/pdf/98-22559.pdf \|format=PDF \|journal=Federal Register \|title=Publication of OIG Compliance Program Guidance for Clinical Laboratories \|volume=63 \|issue=163 \|date=24 August 1998 \|page=45801 \|accessdate=09 August 2014}}</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote>Reflex testing occurs when initial test results are positive or outside normal parameters and indicate that a second related test is medically appropriate. In order to avoid performing unnecessary reflex tests, labs may want to design their requisition form in such a way which would only allow for the reflex test when necessary.<ref name="FR22559">{{cite journal \|url=http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-1998-08-24/pdf/98-22559.pdf \|format=PDF \|journal=Federal Register \|title=Publication of OIG Compliance Program Guidance for Clinical Laboratories \|volume=63 \|issue=163 \|date=24 August 1998 \|page=45801 \|accessdate=09 August 2014}}</ref></blockquote>

	Many [[clinical laboratory\|clinical laboratories]] have opted to generate their own listing of specific tests they'll offer reflex testing for.<ref name="RMLReflex" /><ref name="MayoReflex" /> Though less common, users of modern [[laboratory information system]]s may optionally use built-in medical necessity checking tools in order to minimize excess reflex testing.		Many [[clinical laboratory\|clinical laboratories]] have opted to generate their own listing of specific tests they'll offer reflex testing for.<ref name="RMLReflex" /><ref name="MayoReflex" /> Though less common, users of modern [[laboratory information system]]s may optionally use built-in [[medical necessity]] checking tools in order to minimize excess reflex testing.

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A '''reflex test''' is a type of [[laboratory]] [[test]] ordered when the results of an initial test indicate additional testing is necessary. The reflex test can be ordered by a lab technician in response to analyzed results or ordered automatically by an automated system. Examples of tests that may require a reflex test include that that check for the presence of human papillomavirus (a DNA virus) or cryoglobulins (proteins that become insoluble at a certain temperature).<ref name="RMLReflex">{{cite web |url=https://www.rmlonline.com/site/sections/76 |title=Confirmation and Reflex Testing |publisher=Regional Medical Laboratory |accessdate=09 August 2014}}</ref><ref name="MayoReflex">{{cite web |url=http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/test-catalog/appendix/reflex-tests.html |title=Reflex Tests |publisher=Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research |accessdate=09 August 2014}}</ref>

In 1998, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General stated the following about the reflex test:

<blockquote>Reflex testing occurs when initial test results are positive or outside normal parameters and indicate that a second related test is medically appropriate. In order to avoid performing unnecessary reflex tests, labs may want to design their requisition form in such a way which would only allow for the reflex test when necessary.<ref name="FR22559">{{cite journal |url=http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-1998-08-24/pdf/98-22559.pdf |format=PDF |journal=Federal Register |title=Publication of OIG Compliance Program Guidance for Clinical Laboratories |volume=63 |issue=163 |date=24 August 1998 |page=45801 |accessdate=09 August 2014}}</ref></blockquote>

Many [[clinical laboratory|clinical laboratories]] have opted to generate their own listing of specific tests they'll offer reflex testing for.<ref name="RMLReflex" /><ref name="MayoReflex" /> Though less common, users of modern [[laboratory information system]]s may optionally use built-in medical necessity checking tools in order to minimize excess reflex testing.

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