ANNOUNCEMENTS & SERVICE UPDATES
  
 POSTED DATE 
11/17/2025INFORM: Incorrect Use of Rapid Strep Antigen Test Effective 11/17/2025
 

Carle Health Peoria Service Area has become aware of the incorrect use of the Cardinal Health Rapid Strep Antigen Test (CAT B1077-30), specifically the use of rectal collection sources with this kit. This practice does not meet current clinical standards and must be corrected immediately.

Clinical team members and outreach clients are encouraged to read the full memo to ensure proper testing practices are being used.  Click the Link for additional information.
  
11/07/2025INFORM: Discontinuation of RBC Folate Testing at Carle Health Methodist Hospital Laboratory

Effective November 17, 2025, Carle Health Methodist Hospital Laboratory will discontinue RBC Folate testing. This decision follows clinical research and recommendations from the American Society for Clinical Pathology and the Choosing Wisely initiative. Click the Link for additional information.

  
10/27/2025INFORM: Proper Collection Procedures for Microbiology
 The Microbiology Laboratory at Carle Health Peoria has observed an increase in improperly labeled specimens for aerobic/anaerobic cultures and incorrectly timed blood culture collections. Please review the attached memo for detailed guidance on proper collection procedures across specimen sites and sources. 


Note: To keep this section current, items are periodically removed from the Announcements and Service Updates list. You can still access these documents using the right-hand menu, under Tip-Sheets or Communication Documents.




ANNOUNCEMENTS & SERVICE UPDATES
  
 POSTED DATE 
11/17/2025INFORM: Incorrect Use of Rapid Strep Antigen Test Effective 11/17/2025
 

Carle Health Peoria Service Area has become aware of the incorrect use of the Cardinal Health Rapid Strep Antigen Test (CAT B1077-30), specifically the use of rectal collection sources with this kit. This practice does not meet current clinical standards and must be corrected immediately.

Clinical team members and outreach clients are encouraged to read the full memo to ensure proper testing practices are being used.  Click the Link for additional information.
  
11/07/2025INFORM: Discontinuation of RBC Folate Testing at Carle Health Methodist Hospital Laboratory

Effective November 17, 2025, Carle Health Methodist Hospital Laboratory will discontinue RBC Folate testing. This decision follows clinical research and recommendations from the American Society for Clinical Pathology and the Choosing Wisely initiative. Click the Link for additional information.

  
10/27/2025INFORM: Proper Collection Procedures for Microbiology
 The Microbiology Laboratory at Carle Health Peoria has observed an increase in improperly labeled specimens for aerobic/anaerobic cultures and incorrectly timed blood culture collections. Please review the attached memo for detailed guidance on proper collection procedures across specimen sites and sources. 


Note: To keep this section current, items are periodically removed from the Announcements and Service Updates list. You can still access these documents using the right-hand menu, under Tip-Sheets or Communication Documents.



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