Labor Day Hours

In observance of Labor Day Monday, September 07, 2026 AdventHealth Lab Service Centers will be closed. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 08, 2026.

By |2026-08-12T17:53:50+00:00August 12th, 2026|Laboratory Bulletins, News|Comments Off on Labor Day Hours

NGAL (Neutrophil Gelatinase- Associated Lipocalin), Urine (LAB0020) Temporary Discontinuation

Effective July 16, 2026, the NGAL (Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin), Urine (LAB0020) test was temporarily discontinued. Presently, there are concerns with NGAL, Urine quality control testing performance. Patients were not impacted. Nonetheless, out of an abundance of caution, we will not continue testing until this issue is resolved. The test will still be orderable in Epic; however, samples will be frozen until testing can resume. We will alert clinical teams when we are able to resume testing. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

By |2026-07-27T16:19:04+00:00July 27th, 2026|Laboratory Bulletins, News|Comments Off on NGAL (Neutrophil Gelatinase- Associated Lipocalin), Urine (LAB0020) Temporary Discontinuation

Implementation of Reverse Syphilis Testing Algorithm – T pallidum (LAB1197)

Beginning July 21, 2026, AdventHealth Orlando will implement the CDC-recommended reverse syphilis testing algorithm for patients older than 24 months. The DiaSorin LIAISON Treponema assay (LAB1197) will be used as the initial screening test, with reflex testing performed as indicated. Patients 24 months of age and younger will continue to be tested using the traditional syphilis algorithm (RPR LAB6791). This update aligns AdventHealth Orlando with current CDC laboratory recommendations, supports timely and accurate diagnosis of syphilis, and improves laboratory efficiency through automation.

By |2026-07-15T17:00:47+00:00July 15th, 2026|Laboratory Bulletins, News|Comments Off on Implementation of Reverse Syphilis Testing Algorithm – T pallidum (LAB1197)

Wet Prep Vaginal Test Discontinuation: Transition to Vaginal Pathogen PCR (LAB4038)

To improve diagnostic accuracy and patient care, the Wet Prep Vaginal Test (LAB252) will be discontinued, June 30, 2026. Providers should transition to the Vaginal Pathogen DNA Panel (LAB4038), a PCR based assay that offers improved sensitivity and specificity.

By |2026-06-19T11:09:47+00:00April 29th, 2026|Laboratory Bulletins, News|Comments Off on Wet Prep Vaginal Test Discontinuation: Transition to Vaginal Pathogen PCR (LAB4038)

Alzheimer’s Disease Testing

AdventHealth Lab offers comprehensive testing to support the diagnostic evaluation of Alzheimer’s disease. These tests provide community providers with valuable insights to help guide patient care and clinical management.

By |2026-02-04T18:09:45+00:00February 3rd, 2026|Laboratory Bulletins, News|Comments Off on Alzheimer’s Disease Testing

Vitamin K1 Testing Delay (LAB1110)

AdventHealth Lab would like to inform you that there is a delay in result reporting for Vitamin K1 (LAB1110) testing. Expected Completion Date: January 29, 2016 We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

By |2026-01-20T20:19:22+00:00January 20th, 2026|Laboratory Bulletins, News|Comments Off on Vitamin K1 Testing Delay (LAB1110)

Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines – Pap Smear and HPV Testing

The ThinPrep image-guided system used by AdventHealth Lab scans every cell and cell cluster, providing increased sensitivity and specificity over manually-reviewed pap slides. This innovative technology helps reduce false negatives as well as decreases unsatisfactory and ASCUS rates.

By |2025-12-08T17:41:21+00:00November 28th, 2025|Laboratory Bulletins, News|Comments Off on Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines – Pap Smear and HPV Testing