The following information was updated in the Lab Catalog.
All changes are for Corewell Health West Laboratories. For East and South locations, please visit: corewellhealth.org/labcatalog
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January 2025
Corewell Health South and Corewell Health West Laboratories
Effective Date: February 3, 2025
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Genotypic testing will be updated to expand acceptable sources and collection methods. The following HPV test will be available, and the corresponding testing algorithm will be driven by the clinician specified specimen source and collection method/device.
New Test: Self-Collect HPV High-Risk Screen with HPV Genotype Reflex (LAB1231853)
- Testing Restricted to HPV only –Co-testing Not Available: PAP or STI (CT, NG, TV)
- Detection of 14 HR HPV genotypes:
- HPV Genotype 16
- HPV Genotype 18
- Other HR HPV – includes 31,33,35,39,45,51,52,56,58,59,66,68
- Collection Information:
- Acceptable Source: Patient Self-collected vaginal
- Collection Device: Rovers® Evalyn® Brush (ITM-1303902)
- Collection Instructions: Patients must use the Evalyn Brush in a healthcare setting (i.e. physician office or clinic) to self-collect a vaginal specimen following the Evalyn Brush collection instructions. (Spanish instructions)
- A trained healthcare staff member must immediately suspend the Evalyn Brush into a vial of ThinPrep PreservCyt solution following transport instructions. The ThinPrep PreservCyt vial can then be transported to the lab at 2 to 30°C.
- This may not be collected at home or in an outpatient draw site.
Corewell Health Southwest: Effective February 3, 2025, PAP and HPV results will once again be bundled for all orders placed from that date onward.
Chromosome Analysis Prenatal and Chromosome Analysis Prenatal Limited orders will now include cryopreservation of prenatal specimens (amniotic fluid and chorionic villi), excluding those found to have straightforward abnormalities (i.e. whole chromosome copy gain).
TEST INFORMATION
- Array Comparative Genomic Hybridization (ACGH), Direct Prenatal with Limited Chromosome Analysis LAB1231125
- Chromosome Analysis, Prenatal TEST LAB2111376
Effective Wednesday, January 1, 2025, the in-house test, Research Creatine Kinase MB Fraction (CK-MB) (LAB2111534) will be made inactive. Recommended alternative testing is CK-MB (CK-2) (TC:17581) which is referred to Quest Diagnostics.
For questions or additional information, please use the Contact Us link above.
We want to inform you about an important update regarding T-Spot, ImmuKnow, and CMV T-Cell Immunity Panel, test collections and deliveries. Due to severe weather conditions expected to affect parts of the United States later this week, we have been advised by our reference laboratory to suspend the collection and sending of these three tests on Thursday, January 9, and Friday, January 10. Testing collection will begin again on Monday, January 13th.
This precaution is necessary to ensure the safety and integrity of the specimens, as well as to avoid any potential delays or issues that could arise from the adverse weather. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.
The following information was updated in the Lab Catalog.
All changes are for Corewell Health West Laboratories. For East and South locations, please visit: corewellhealth.org/labcatalog