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Test Updates Effective April - May 2023

Tuesday 02 May 2023

Pathology Laboratories, Inc. (PathLabs), in conjunction with our reference laboratory partners, is in the process of making updates to its test menu for various changes as fully described within the contents of this technical bulletin. Although some updates were effective in late April 2023, the majority are set for implementation on Monday, May 15, 2023, as disclosed in the chart provided herein.

Change in Instrumentation and Methodology: Thyroglobulin Antibody and Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody

Friday 21 April 2023

Pathology Laboratories, Inc. (PathLabs) is in the process of making updates to our Test Directory based on changes being made by our reference laboratory partner, Clinical Pathology Laboratories (CPL), a Sonic Healthcare USA, Inc. affiliate of Austin, Texas.

Effective May 8, 2023, PathLabs is pleased to announce that CPL will change its analytic platform and method for Thyroglobulin Antibody (Anti-Tg) and Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody (Anti-TPO). The new methodology is electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA).

Non-Gynecologic Cytology Fluid Specimen Submission

Friday 24 February 2023

As part of Pathology Laboratories, Inc.’s (PathLabs) continuous dedication to providing quality results and assure optimal cytology specimens, all Routine Non-Gynecologic fluids (e.g., urine for cytology and sputum) must be submitted in ThinPrep® CytoLyt® Solution. The ThinPrep® CytoLyt® Solution is a water-based, buffered cell wash solution designed to lyse red blood cells, prevent protein precipitation, dissolve mucus and preserve the morphology of the cellular material. When all Routine Non-Gynecologic fluids (e.g., urine for cytology and sputum) are placed in ThinPrep® CytoLyt® Solution, the specimen cellular material is properly preserved.

Cytology and Molecular Testing Updates

Thursday 16 February 2023

Pathology Laboratories, Inc. (PathLabs) is pleased to announce we will bring HPV, Pap, and STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) Swab testing for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhea (NG), and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) in-house, effective Thursday, March 2, 2023.

As a result of internalizing this testing, PathLabs is in the process of updating our HPV, Pap, and STD Swab tests; specifically, to accommodate an expanded test menu, introduce a new methodology for molecular testing, convey decreased analytic times, present a new collection device for the Roche platform, and initiate EMR code changes.

As of March 2nd, we are converting to a new Cytology/Histology Requisition (version 02/2023), shown at the end of this publication, to be used for ordering Cytology, Histology and Molecular testing. PathLabs’ sales team and supply department will be distributing the new requisition beginning next week.

All testing updates are disclosed in the context of this publication and provided in further detail in the charts below. All changes are marked in bright blue.

Medical Director Announcement - Anastasia M. Canacci, M.D.

Monday 16 January 2023

Pathology Laboratories, Inc. (PathLabs), a Sonic Healthcare Clinical Laboratory and division of Sonic Healthcare USA, Inc., is privileged to welcome Anastasia M. Canacci, M.D., as Medical Director. Dr. Canacci joins PathLabs with an extensive career in laboratory medicine.

STD SWAB Testing Updates

Wednesday 11 January 2023

Pathology Laboratories, Inc. (PathLabs) is in the process of making updates to the Reporting Titles and Result Code Descriptions of the STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) Swab Testing for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhea (NG), and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV). The updates are based on changes being made by our reference laboratory partner, Clinical Pathology Laboratories (CPL), a Sonic Healthcare USA, Inc. affiliate in Austin, Texas. These updates will be effective at PathLabs beginning Monday, January 23, 2023, as disclosed in the chart provided herein.

CPT Code and Test Name Updates

Thursday 22 December 2022

Pathology Laboratories, Inc. (PathLabs) is in the process of making updates to certain CPT Codes for 2023, and various Order Code Reporting Titles and Result Codes Descriptions to better correlate with specific CPT Code Descriptions, as published by the American Medical Association. These changes will be effective Tuesday, January 3, 2023, as disclosed in the chart provided herein.

STD URINE Testing Updates

Thursday 15 December 2022

Pathology Laboratories, Inc. (PathLabs) is pleased to announce that we are bringing the STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) testing for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhea (NG), and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) of urine specimens in-house effective December 27, 2022.