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October 2024

General Information

Update in Beta CTX-1 (Cross Laps) Testing

Effective January 8, 2025, a new version of Beta CTX-1 (Cross Laps) will be implemented with the discontinuation of the previous version.

The analytical measuring range and reference ranges will be updated with the new version of the test. It is recommended to not directly compare the results between the new and old version of the test. If assistance is needed to aid in trending results between the new and old version of the test, please use the contact us link above or contact the Corewell Health Reference Laboratory West, Immunochemistry Department.

TEST INFORMATION

Discontinue: Beta CTX-1 (Cross Laps) LAB3656, Interface Code 55122
NEW: Beta CTX-1 (Cross Laps) LAB1231780, Interface Code 1231780
December 26, 2024 by
Compliance & Safety, Education & Training, General Information

Reminder: Thin Prep Collection

With the August changes to STI testing Corewell Health Reference Laboratory West has seen an influx of incorrect orders. As a reminder, not all STI testing can be performed off of a Thin Prep® specimen. The STI Panel includes four different tests: Gonorrhea PCR, Chlamydia PCR, Trichomonas PCR and Mycoplasma Geniltalium PCR (Mgen). Unlike the other testing, Mgen cannot be added on to the Thin Prep® container.

 

If an STI Panel is ordered and the only specimen that is collected is a Thin Prep®, laboratory staff will independently cancel the STI panel and reorder the three tests that are able to be completed off of the specimen that is submitted. If an Mgen test is still needed, please submit a separate urine or swabbed collection using the Alinity -M collection kit.

October 29, 2024 by