Laboratory Bulletins 2009
Important news from DCL Medical Laboratories
Laboratory Bulletins are often released to announce new in-house testing, changes in current testing services or policies.
Follow this link for the most recent Laboratory Bulletins. Additional information or print copies may be requested by contacting DCL Client Services.
2009 Laboratory Bulletins
November 23 – DCL to begin performing automated microscopic urinalysis 
September 1 – DCL begins performing Prenatal Screening tests in-house
August 7 – DCL to perform Blood Cultures in-house
July 31 – National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines to be used for tests included in the Lipid Panel
July 20 – FDA Approved HPV 16/18 Genotyping now performed in-house at DCL
June 23 – Reference range changes for DCL’s Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) assay
June 11 – Move to new chemistry analyzer prompts collection changes for C-Peptide
May 20 – DCL to report S. aureus and MRSA on Genital Cultures by request only
May 14 – Clarification from DCL regarding Weak D typing
May 1 – DCL adopts a fresh look, continues to provide same high quality service
March 25 – DCL Pathologists pioneers in using cell block technology to aid Pap diagnosis
March 19 - New ABN should be used in cases of potential Medicare non-coverage
March 16 – DCL Medical Laboratories introduces a breakthrough diagnostic test: Reveal Cx®