- Lab Med Update 2022-11 SE
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Special Edition: COVID and Respiratory Viral Testing FAQs
- What respiratory testing options are available from the lab for COVID-19, RSV and Influenza this respiratory viral season?
- What organisms and specimen types are included for each of these tests?
- What is the best way to test for Influenza in outpatients?
- How does timing of testing work?
- How does sputum/BAL testing work?
- What PPE is required for obtaining samples?
- What is the charge for the different respiratory testing options?
- What would a patient with insurance pay for the RSV, FluA&B, COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) 4-plex PCR?
- Do charges change if the test is ordered in the Emergency Department and/or my patient is admitted?
- What would a patient with no insurance or who has qualified for financial assistance pay for the RSV, FluA&B, COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) 4-plex PCR test?
- Lab Med Update 2022-05
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- Cerebrospinal fluid flow cytometry with low WBC
- Updated race-free eGFR calculation to be adopted
- Kidney Profile (LAB6302) added to orderable menu
- GENOMICS PGDx Solid Tumor Gene Panel soon available
- Arixtra (Fondaparinux) testing converting to send-out
- BAL fluid cell count reporting change
- Clinical Laboratory Stewardship Subcommittee seeks clinical staff members