The following information was updated in the Lab Catalog.
Test Updates
The links below will redirect to the lab catalog entries for specimen collection and other test information. All changes are for Corewell Health West Laboratories.
Collection Instruction Change: Check that you are using the correct collection device for the correct specimen type or source
- Anaerobic Culture [LAB233] Under “unacceptable specimens” added “Sinus swabs are not acceptable. For anaerobic culture of sinus specimens, please submit aspirate or tissue.”
- Rejection Criteria and Specimen Stability were updated for the following tests:
- Aldosterone [LAB1230656]
- Aldosterone Direct Renin and Ratio [LAB1230661]
- Beta CTX-1 (Cross Laps) [LAB3656]
- Direct Renin [LAB1230657]
- Growth Hormone, Panel (Timed Study) [LAB1230537]
- Growth Hormone, Random [LAB1230538]
- P1NP (Procollagen 1 Intact N-Terminal Propeptide) [LAB1230524]
- Somatomedin C Blood Level (Insulin Like Growth Factor 1, IGF-1) [LAB3535]
- Platelet Aggregation [LAB2111147] Scheduling time was updated to 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- UA [LAB2111180] and UA with Culture Reflex if positive [LAB348] Updated collection to 1 yellow tube and 1 grey tube, instead of 2 yellow and 1 grey.
Document updates
- Referral/Send Outs Quick Guide 7/31/23
- ATL Surgical Specimen Testing Form V35
- Laboratory Locations X18870
