TEST ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
03/05/25: New Acceptable Anaerobe Swab.
Existing Swab (DISCONTINUED): BD BBL Vacutainer Anaerobic Specimen Collector
 
 








 
NEW Swab: BBL CultureSwab Plus Collection & Transport System for Aerobes & Anaerobes
  • The new swab has a blue cap and clear gel in the bottom.
  • It may be used for either aerobic or anaerobic cultures.
  • Both orders can be run from the same swab.
 
10/01/2024: Urgent testing update for Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Due to the recent surge in M. pneumoniae concerns, Dayton Children’s Hospital Laboratory Services has an important update regarding testing availability with education to support this test. The following options are currently available:
 
DCH in house testing
M. pneumoniae is only available within the RIDPC panel		 DCH send out testing
Available as an independent test by our reference lab partner
TAT <24 hours TAT 2-5 days
Order: RIDPC (panel) Order: MPPCR (independent test)
FDA approved Lab developed test (PCR)
CPT: 0202U CPT: 87581
DCH Charge: $613.27 DCH Charge: $268.14
 
Due to low test volumes and required FDA approval, DCH does not have an individual laboratory developed test for Mycoplasma pneumonia. The following tests are included in the RIDPC panel:
  • Adenovirus
  • Chlamydia pneumoniae
  • Coronavirus (HKU1, OC43, NL63)
  • Influenza A (H1-2009, H1 seasonal, H3)
  • Influenza B
  • Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV)
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
  • Parainfluenza (1,2,3,4)
  • Rhinovirus/Enterovirus
  • Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV
  • SARS-CoV2
       
(previous month)
 

Tests not performed at Dayton Children's Hospital are sent to a referral laboratory.
 
Outside links to referral laboratory order forms should not be utilized; please order tests directly through DCH, and we will facilitate the process.
 
 
 
Genetic testing requires a referral to Genetics.
  

Laboratory Stewardship aims to ensure that proper tests are ordered, that the retrieval and interpretation of laboratory results is accurate, and that financial responsibility is maintained.

Email: labstewardship@childrensdayton.org
 

CLIA Certificates for all testing center locations are available upon request.



 
 
TEST ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
03/05/25: New Acceptable Anaerobe Swab.
Existing Swab (DISCONTINUED): BD BBL Vacutainer Anaerobic Specimen Collector
 
 








 
NEW Swab: BBL CultureSwab Plus Collection & Transport System for Aerobes & Anaerobes
  • The new swab has a blue cap and clear gel in the bottom.
  • It may be used for either aerobic or anaerobic cultures.
  • Both orders can be run from the same swab.
 
10/01/2024: Urgent testing update for Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Due to the recent surge in M. pneumoniae concerns, Dayton Children’s Hospital Laboratory Services has an important update regarding testing availability with education to support this test. The following options are currently available:
 
DCH in house testing
M. pneumoniae is only available within the RIDPC panel		 DCH send out testing
Available as an independent test by our reference lab partner
TAT <24 hours TAT 2-5 days
Order: RIDPC (panel) Order: MPPCR (independent test)
FDA approved Lab developed test (PCR)
CPT: 0202U CPT: 87581
DCH Charge: $613.27 DCH Charge: $268.14
 
Due to low test volumes and required FDA approval, DCH does not have an individual laboratory developed test for Mycoplasma pneumonia. The following tests are included in the RIDPC panel:
  • Adenovirus
  • Chlamydia pneumoniae
  • Coronavirus (HKU1, OC43, NL63)
  • Influenza A (H1-2009, H1 seasonal, H3)
  • Influenza B
  • Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV)
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
  • Parainfluenza (1,2,3,4)
  • Rhinovirus/Enterovirus
  • Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV
  • SARS-CoV2
       
(previous month)
 

Tests not performed at Dayton Children's Hospital are sent to a referral laboratory.
 
Outside links to referral laboratory order forms should not be utilized; please order tests directly through DCH, and we will facilitate the process.
 
 
 
Genetic testing requires a referral to Genetics.
  

Laboratory Stewardship aims to ensure that proper tests are ordered, that the retrieval and interpretation of laboratory results is accurate, and that financial responsibility is maintained.

Email: labstewardship@childrensdayton.org
 

CLIA Certificates for all testing center locations are available upon request.



 
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