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Compliance Information
Respiratory Viral Collection InformationH1N1 Collection Protocol (IL) Updated 12/03/2009 H1N1 (Swine) Influenza A Testing Update Updated 6/12/2009 Important Announcement for H1N1 (IL) Updated 10/18/09 H1N1 (Swine) Influenza A Testing Update (WI) Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene: www.slh.wisc.edu/comdis/influenza.dot Archived Test BulletinsMay 11, 2011Test Bulletin 05/18/2011 New test codes for Synovial Fluid Culture/Smear (SYNCS) and Surgical Prosthesis Culture/Smear (SPROCS),Methodology Updates for Sirolimas (SIROLR) and Campylobacter (ENPC/ENPCS) and Changes in Specimen Collection and Transport for Growth Hormone (HGHR)
April 11, 2011 Test Bulletin 04/20/2011 New Quantitative Test for Buprenorphrine and Metabolites (BUPREN), Bordetella pertussis method change, Quantiferon TB Gold (QUANTF) Resulting, and Prothrombin Time (PTINR) Specimen stability change.
March 1, 2011Test Bulletin 03/16/2011 Final Ruling for Physician signature requirement, Estradiol linearity/reference range changes, specimen requirement change for Complement Component 1Q Level.
February 2011December 30, 2010Test Bulletin 01/19/2011 Physician Signature Requirement on Requisitions, new test offerings for Gene mutation testing , Ebstein-Barr Virus Quantitative Assay, and Blood Viral Panel. Methodology updates for Cancer Antigen testing.
December 01, 2010October 20, 2010
Test Bulletin 10/20/10 Respiratory Viral Test Reporting, New FISH test, Serum Protein Electrophoresis - Monoclonal Protein Component Reporting, and new order codes for JAK2
October 04, 2010 Test Bulletin 10/20/10 Respiratory Viral Test Reporting, New FISH test, Serum Protein Electrophoresis - Monoclonal Protein Component Reporting, new order codes for JAK2, and Reference Range Changes for Creative Kinase (CK) and Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD).
September 22, 2010Test Bulletin 9/22/10 Vancomycin Trough, 3rd Generation TSH methodology, PTT, and new FISH testing updates.
August 18. 2010
July 21, 2010Test Bulletin 7.2010 Updated CBC test codes, CKMB Relative Index, CSF VIral Panel by PCR and Uric Acid, Rasburicase
May 19, 2010Test Bulletin 5.19.2010 ACL alias test codes for Cerner and Care Connection, Reference Range Changes, and Rh Immune Globulin evaluation for home deliveries
April 5, 2010March 3, 2010Archived Compliance InformationPhysician Signature Requirement-Latest update March 25, 2011
The laboratory industry has been waiting to receive written notification from CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) of a delay in enforcement of the Provider Signature Rule prior to the previously published deadline of April 1, 2011. For various technical reasons, CMS has encountered difficulties in publishing their intent to rescind the rule. On March 23rd, CMS verbally confirmed to the laboratory industry their commitment to delay enforcement, and has stated they will notify their contractors of this decision prior to April 1. Please contact your Compliance Officer should any issues be encountered with Medicare contractors when no provider signature is included on the laboratory requisition. ACL requisitions have been updated with space for an ordering provider signature. The ordering provider signature will continue to remain optional after April 1, 2011. Requisitions that are signed will also serve as documentation of the order for reimbursement purposes.Please feel free to call with any questions or concerns,Kathy Lindgren, ACL Compliance Officer(414) 328-7916
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Urine Specimen Source Types Sample Collection and Processing Recommendations Drug Testing Shipping Guidelines FAQs about Salivary Cortisol Testing Specialty Laboratory Services Specialty Laboratory Services, continued Archived AnnouncementsStreptococcus Group A Screen, Rapid, No Reflex (NSTREP) Lamellar Body Counts (LAME) Discontinuation of Obsolete Viral Clinical Assays Technical Information regarding Obsolete Viral Clinical Assays Change in Hgb A1C (GLYH) reporting 8/1/2009 Greenwood PSC (IL) Closing Giardia lamblia/Cryptosporidium AG Assay (GIACSC) Fetal Lung Maturity Changes (LAME) Discontinuation of Obsolete Viral Clinical Assays effective 9/8/2009 Technical Information regarding Obsolete Viral Clinical Assays 8/2009 Change in Hgb A1C (GLYH) reporting 8/1/2009 New Clostridium difficile test by PCR (CDPCR) Clostridium difficile toxin testing (CDAB) specimen collection change Clostridium difficile toxin testing (CDAB) specimen collection change Change in Hgb A1C (GLYH) reporting 8/1/2009 HPV Low Risk testing and reporting Red Cell Mass/Blood Volume Test (WI) Platelet Function Screening Test Reference Ranges Changes for CRP, Lipase, and Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy Critical Value Change for Vancomycin Trough Important Announcement Greenway PSC (WI) Closing Important Announcement Concerning Recommended Influenza treatment Important Announcement Concerning Molecular testing Important Announcement Concerning Serum Free Kappa & Lambda Light Chains (KAPLAM) Important Announcement Concerning QuantiFERON TB testing Important Announcement Concerning APTIMA GC CT testing Change in Hgb A1C (GLYH) reporting 8/1/2009 Important Announcement : HIV and HCV Viral Load Monitoring
Important Updated Announcement: Respiratory Viral Panel Testing Important Announcement: TSH Reflex Testing Important Announcement: Metapneumovirus testing availability Important Announcement: Positive Blood Culture Reflex for S. Aureus Important Announcement: Staphyloccus aureus PCR Screens Important Announcement Concerning (WI) West Allis Patient Service Center hours of service Important Announcement Concerning Urine Protein Methodology / Reference Range Change Important Announcements Concerning Reference Range Changes Important Announcement Concerning Test Code Changes Archived LabLinkLabLink 4th Q 2009 LabLink 3rd Q 2009 LabLink 2nd Q 2009 LabLink 1st Q 2009 LabLink 2Q 2008 LabLlink 1Q 2008 LabLink 1Q 2008 LabLink 4Q 2007 LabLink 3Q 2007 LabLink 1Q 2007
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