Management & Technical Tidbits

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References & Links For Clinical Laboratory Professionals:

Management, Reimbursement, Regulatory Tid Bits

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Labs Are Vital!  Excellent resource for clinical laboratory professionals and the public!  Visit the site often and sign up for their e-newsletter updates.  Click on the logo to link to this excellent site!

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CDC Guideline for Isolation Precautions June 2007 [click here]

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Doctors Protest UHC Lab Use - USA Today 2-19-07

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CMS Tidbits: DOS & Diagnosis Linking Part B Jan 07

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Medicare Preventive Services Guide for Healthcare Professionals

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GAO Report: CMS & Survey Organization Oversight Should Be Strengthened June 2006

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CLIA Informational Brochure - June 06

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Lab Safety - FAQs by Terry Jo Gile [click here]

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OIG - Use Modifier 59 Reference

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CMS Policy: Inherent Reasonableness Feb 06

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CMS Transmittal 800 Summary: Clinical Lab Date of Service & Archived Specimen Date of Service: April 2006 Effective Date

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HHS OIG 2006 Work Plan - Clinical Labs Info & OIG Link

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Good Laboratory Practices in Waived Testing Setting MMWR Nov 2005 (click here)

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January 1, 2006 CPT Coding Updates [click here]

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2006 National Patient Safety Goals for Labs (click here)

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A Physician Quick Reference on Correct ABN Use (click here)

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ICD-9 Coding Rules & Reminders for Clinical Labs

CMS Program Memorandum Transmittal AB-02-030 Link (click here)

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CMS Clarifies WBC Diff "Auto to Manual" Reflex Billing

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Technical Tid Bits 

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Lab Tests On-line!  Information on testing is not always available or easily located, and sometimes when it can be found, it is sometimes inadequate in addressing the needs of patients and their families. Lab Tests Online aims to change all that.

This site has been designed as a single resource where people can find up-to-date lab testing information vital to the understanding and management of their health, or the health of someone close to them. Our focus is very specific to clinical lab tests and the topics that relate to them.   Visit the site often to find up-to-date studies and news information on clinical laboratory testing.  Click on the logo to link directly to this excellent resource!

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CDC Update: Interim Guidance Avian Influenza Testing June 7, 2006

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CDC Health Topics from A-Z Reference Web Site

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CDC Parasite Reference Web Page - Clinical and diagnostic information; excellent image library

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National Institute of Health - Senior Health Topics on the Web

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National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - Reference Site for Common Diseases

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Celiac Disease Diagnosis Algorithm Reference (click here)

Celiac Disease Cost-Effective Reflex Panel (click here)

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www.bloodbook.com Web Reference (click here)

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www.bloodbook.com link (click picture)

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High Blood Cholesterol - What You Need To Know (click here)

Public Health: American Heart Assoc. Cholesterol Reference (click here)

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Glomerular Filtration Rate [GFR] On-Line Calculator

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Public Health: Using Health Care Info To Help Make Treatment Decisions

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Public Health: Women & Medicines: What You Need To Know

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Public Health: A Pocket Guide To Good Health

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Nutritional Assessment Protocol

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Wellness Assessment & Laboratory Tests

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