ANNOUNCEMENTS & SERVICE UPDATES
  
 POSTED DATE 
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. 
9/22/2025INFORM: Volatile Testing Discontinuation & Alternative Testing Guidance (Effective 10/1/2025)
 Effective October 1, 2025, Volatile Testing (VOLT) will be retired from the Carle Health West Region laboratory test menu. Providers should begin transitioning to alternative testing strategies immediately to ensure uninterrupted patient care. Click the Link for additional information.
  
9/19/2025INFORM: Changes to Outpatient Collection Facilities in Greater Peoria (Effective 10/1/2025)
 Outpatient lab hours and locations in Greater Peoria are changing effective October 1, 2025. This service notice provides details on site closures, extended hours, and patient instructions for Carle Health facilities.
  
9/15/2025INFORM: Updated Tube Type Requirement for Vancomycin testing Effective Immediately
 Effective Immediately, the updated tube type requirements for Vancomycin testing will be implemented across all three campuses (Methodist, Proctor, and Pekin).  Patient care teams should review these changes and adjust specimen collection as needed.


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 
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. 
9/22/2025INFORM: Volatile Testing Discontinuation & Alternative Testing Guidance (Effective 10/1/2025)
 Effective October 1, 2025, Volatile Testing (VOLT) will be retired from the Carle Health West Region laboratory test menu. Providers should begin transitioning to alternative testing strategies immediately to ensure uninterrupted patient care. Click the Link for additional information.
  
9/19/2025INFORM: Changes to Outpatient Collection Facilities in Greater Peoria (Effective 10/1/2025)
 Outpatient lab hours and locations in Greater Peoria are changing effective October 1, 2025. This service notice provides details on site closures, extended hours, and patient instructions for Carle Health facilities.
  
9/15/2025INFORM: Updated Tube Type Requirement for Vancomycin testing Effective Immediately
 Effective Immediately, the updated tube type requirements for Vancomycin testing will be implemented across all three campuses (Methodist, Proctor, and Pekin).  Patient care teams should review these changes and adjust specimen collection as needed.


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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