Cancel Requisitions in Batch

Cancel Requisitions in Batch

Cancel requisitions in batch

Use the batch-cancel tool to cancel multiple requisitions at once, saving time and eliminating repetitive clicks. You can cancel a handful or hundreds in seconds.

What cancellation does

  • Changes requisition status to “Canceled.”
  • Prevents further processing or conversion to orders.
  • Preserves the record (patient, tests, notes) for audit/reporting.

Note: Requisitions already converted to orders cannot be canceled here. Canceling a requisition does not delete any existing order created from it.

Before you start (recommended)

  • Confirm your permissions allow batch cancellation.
  • Filter to requisitions that are eligible (e.g., Scheduled/Pending, not Converted).
  • If requisitions came from a standing order, ensure the care plan actually changed (you may want to pause/update the standing order as well).
  • Communicate with collection staff/couriers if a pickup was scheduled.

How to cancel requisitions in batch

  1. Open the module
  • Go to the Requisitions tab, then select “Cancel Requisitions.”
  1. Search
  • Click “Search,” apply filters, then click “Find.”
    • Helpful filters: Date range, Client/Site, Status (Scheduled/Pending), Test/Department, Priority, Created Date...
  1. Select requisitions
  • To select specific rows, Shift-click for ranges, or use “Select All” for the current result set (if available).
  1. Choose reason(s)
  • Pick the applicable cancellation reason from the list.
  • Add a brief note for context (optional but recommended).
  1. Confirm and cancel
  • Click “Cancel Requisitions” and confirm the count to proceed.

That’s it, your selected requisitions are canceled.

Best practices

  • Filter first to avoid accidental cancellations.
  • Use clear, standardized reasons to improve reporting and downstream communication.
  • Add an explanatory note if patient/provider should be contacted or if a standing order needs updating.
  • If you routinely cancel a similar set (e.g., by client/date), save your filter set as a custom view.

Reporting and audit

  • All cancellations are audit-logged (who, when, reason, note).
  • Use requisition reports or exports to review canceled items by date, client, or reason.


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