Cytogenetics, Corewell Health Advanced Technology Laboratory – Grand Rapids, is now offering in-house testing for Biliary Tract Malignancy by FISH.
Monthly Archives
February 2025
General Information, Referral/Sendouts
Collection Device Update: Referral STI Testing for Pediatric Patients
Effective March 12, 2025, Corewell Health Laboratories will update the STI testing process for patients under 14 years old. These tests will now be sent to Children’s of Wisconsin Laboratory, aligning with the current in-house testing methods for patients 14 years and older using the Alinity m multi collection tube. Previously, these tests were sent to Quest Diagnostics Laboratory using the Aptima® collection device. Please discontinue use of Aptima® collection devices on March 12, 2025.
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
We want to inform you about an important update regarding T-Spot test collections and deliveries. Due to severe weather conditions expected to affect parts of the United States, we have been advised by our reference laboratory to suspend the collection and sending of this test on Monday, February 17 after 3 p.m. through Tuesday, February 18. Testing collection will begin again on Wednesday, February 19th, unless the request is extended.
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.
Corewell Health Laboratories no longer offers Covid collection observations or collections at any of our draw sites/laboratories.
If your patient is experiencing symptoms and requires a Covid test, please choose one of the options below:
Collect the specimen in your office and send the specimen to any Corewell Health Laboratory or with your Corewell Health Courier, if available.
• Please be sure to place a collected order in Epic or your EMR, or include a paper order with the specimen.
• Please make sure the specimen is labeled with 2 patient identifiers, date and time of collection, and source (nasopharyngeal or nares)
For all other options please visit: Corewell Health COVID-19 screening and testing
NOTE: Walk-in COVID-19 testing is not available at any of our sites, including emergency departments, urgent care locations or walk-in clinics. Testing is available to registered patients who are seeking medical treatment.