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| 03/03/2017 | Removed tests no longer offered: Bacteriology Non-Human Testing: MAQ0107A, Food Analysis: Bacillis Identification; MAQ0108A, Food Analysis: C. Perfringens; MAQ0210A, Food Analysis: E.coli, MPN; MAQ0114A, Food Analysis: Staphylococcus, page 4 of the Austin Fee Schedule, assorted associated pages in the LTSM |
| 10/25/16 | Updated code: MPS0006A is now MPS0010A in the Austin Fee Schedule for Schistosoma (EIA) under the Microbiology: Human and Non-Human Testing section, page 72 of the manual. |
| 09/30/16 | Updated the Laboratory Fee Schedules. |
12/15/14
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Removed tests no longer offered: Aspergillosis (Serological – Immunodiffusion); Blastomycosis (Serological – Complement Fixation); Blastomycosis (Serological – Immunodiffusion); Cat Scratch Fever (Serological – Micro IFA); Coccidioidomycosis (Serological – Complement Fixation); Coccidioidomycosis (Serological – Immunodiffusion); Cryptococcosis (Serological – Forwarded by TDSHS to CDC for testing); Cytomegalovirus (Serological – Enzyme Immunoassay – IgM and IgG); Eastern Equine Encephalitis (Serological – Forwarded by TDSHS to CDC for testing); Hepatitis B (Serological – Enzyme Immunoassay for Hepatitis B eAg or Anti-Hepatitis B eAG); Histoplasmosis (Serological – Single Serum); Histoplasmosis (Serological – Spinal Fluid); Histoplasmosis (Serological – Immunodiffusion); Lyme Disease (Serological – Enzyme Immunoassay); Syphilis [Serological – Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorbed (FTA-ABS)]; Toxoplasmosis (Serological IgM – Forwarded by TDSHS to CDC for testing); Toxoplasmosis [Serological – Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IgG)]; Varicella, IgM; Western Equine Encephalitis (Serological – Forwarded by TDSHS to CDC for testing); Zygomycosis (Serological – Forwarded by TDSHS to CDC for testing). Updated the Laboratory Fee Schedule to reflect removed tests.
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09/01/14
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Updated the Laboratory Fee Schedule. Changed name from Manual of Reference Services to Laboratory Testing Services Manual.
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08/28/14
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Posted the 2014 Holiday Schedule under Specimen Receiving, Lab Hours, Holidays.
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03/24/14
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Changed Results Available from “3-4 working days after receipt of specimen” to “4-7 working days after receipt of specimen” for the following:
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03/05/14
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Changed Results Available from “2-3 working days after receipt of specimen” to “4-5 working days after receipt of specimen” for the following:
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02/20/14
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Updated Mycobacteriosis (Culture - Isolation-Direct Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) for Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex) and Tuberculosis (Culture - Isolation - Direct Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) for Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex).
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01/23/14
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Updated Newborn Screening specimen collection requirements.
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11/18/13
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Removed Adenovirus (Culture - Typing) test no longer offered. Updated form name to G-2V (previously G-2A) for Adenovirus, Enterovirus, Herpes Simplex, Influenza, Mumps, Parainfluenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Rubella, Rubeola and Varicella.
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09/10/13
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Removed Parasitology tests no longer offered: Chagas’ Disease (Culture - Isolation), Chagas’ Disease (Identification). Triatomine bugs are forwarded by Zoonosis Control to the CDC or TAMU.
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08/30/13
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Updated the Laboratory Fee Schedule.
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08/28/13
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Updated Specimen Receiving, Lab Hours, Holidays to include FY2014 Holiday Schedule.
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08/26/13
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Added new test request forms.
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08/19/13
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Updated Blood Lead, Cholesterol/Lipid Profile, Diabetes/Glucose, and Total Hemoglobin. Removed tests no longer offered: Blood Type/Rh Factor/Antibody Screen and ID, RPR Card Test, and Triple Screen Testing.
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06/06/13
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Removed Arbovirus tests no longer offered: Insect Identification and Mosquitoes, Larvae (Microscopic Identification)
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02/27/13
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Added Strep Screen (Group B only) testing information.
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01/28/13
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Updated Laboratory Contact Information.
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12/19/12
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Updated Clinical Chemistry information in the Guidelines for Specimen Shipping and Mailing.
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11/29/12
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Updated information for Newborn Screening Tests.
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10/15/12
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Revised testing information for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea using Gen-Probe Aptima Combo Assay.
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10/12/12
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Updated the Laboratory Fee Schedule.
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09/04/12
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Updated Specimen Receiving, Lab Hours, Holidays to include FY2013 Holiday Schedule.
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06/22/12
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Revised Specimen Receiving, Lab Hours, Holidays to reflect that after hours receipt of specimens is temporarily unavailable.
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01/25/12
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Updated Laboratory Contact Information.
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10/28/09
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Temporarily removed Q-Fever testing information. See the Correspondence/Bulletins notice for more details.
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10/06/09
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Updated Biochemistry and Genetics RPR Card Test information and contact number for Microbiology Histoplasmosis (Culture – Genetic Probe Confirmation).
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09/01/09
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Posted the 2010 Holiday Schedule under Specimen Receiving, Lab Hours, Holidays.
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07/30/09
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Updated Microbiology Laboratory testing information for Bordetella pertussis PCR and .
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07/22/09
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Updated MRS Order Forms for General Supplies, Title V / SDI Supplies, Child Health Laboratory Supplies, Newborn Screening Supplies, PKU Monitoring Laboratory Supplies, TB Supplies, and GenProbe Collectors.
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03/12/09
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Updated the Manual of Reference Services (MRS) PDF version and web version to reflect new serum specimen acceptance criteria. Refer to the Serum Specimen Criteria page for details.
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11/18/08
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On Guidelines for Specimen Shipping and Mailing page: Changed "clinical diagnostic specimens" references to read "Biological Substance, Category B," per DOT shipping regulations. Updated mailing label in Packaging and Labeling of Biological Substance, Category B diagram.
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10/13/08
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Linked revised G-1B, G-1C, G-2A, G-2B, F40-A, and F40-B Specimen Submission Forms and added a new link to the WHL form M47.
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07/22/08
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Corrected whole blood volume from 20mL to 2mL for Microbiology Filariasis (Microscopic – Direct Giemsa Stain) and Malaria (Microscopic – Direct Stain Giemsa)
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07/18/08
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Corrected Laboratory Fee Schedule procedure number under the Quality Control: Non-human category for CZZ0007A SUPPLEMENTAL CERTIFICATION
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06/23/08
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Updated Clinical Chemistry Tests.
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05/01/08
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Updated Local Health Department Labs contact information.
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04/16/08
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Changed wording slightly to clarify Bone marrow aspirate instructions in the Guidelines for Mycobacteriology (AFB) Collection, Transport, and Storage.
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03/31/08
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Added new forms information for G-1B and F-40A and B to Forms section. Updated Laboratory Operations Unit administrative contact information.
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03/19/08
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Updated Women's Health Laboratory administrative contact information.
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02/27/08
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Posted updated Newborn Screening Supplies Order Form (PDF 37k), which is accessible from the Forms and Lab Fee Schedule page.
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02/14/08
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Added accessibility features to the PDF version, i.e. clicking on an item in the table of contents jumps you to the applicable page.
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11/20/07
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Removed redundancy in Newborn Screening Blood Specimen and Handling Procedure.
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11/13/07
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Corrected security phone number for Specimen Receiving, Lab Hours, Holidays and updated 2008 Holiday Schedule.
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11/06/07
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Updated and expanded Hemoglobin Electrophoresis section (also known as Hemoglobinopathy, Hemoglobin Type, or Sickle Cell Screening)
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10/05/07
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Updated rejection criteria for whole blood specimens submitted for lead and total hemoglobin testing; causes for rejection changed from 21 days to 10 days.
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09/13/07
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Corrected Mycobacteriology-mycology CPT codes for Acid fast bacillus (AFB): Culture probe only MAC0053A AFB, TB IDENTIFICATION, PROBE and Acid fast bacillus (AFB): Identification, referred isolates MAC0053A AFB, TB IDENTIFICATION, PROBE to: 87149
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07/30/07
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Inserted new Fees Schedule.
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04/13/06
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Changed storage and shipping instructions for Calicivirus specimens to: store cold, 4° C, do not freeze
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03/01/06
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Updated fees for several Environmental tests.
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11/15/05
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Bordetella pertussis culture (Identification) test removed.
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09/29/05
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Updated shipping requirements on the RPR Test Card in Biochemistry and Genetics.
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