October 2003 Issue
Every year, Main Line Health Laboratories conducts a comprehensive survey of physicians and clients who utilize our services. This feedback is an important tool for quality assurance. In the past, surveys have been very helpful in bringing key issues to our attention. We have worked to address those issues and made improvements to the quality of service to you and your patients.

July 2003 Issue
Main Line Health Laboratories will soon be offering a DNA amplification test in house to detect Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae(GC). BD ProbeTec was the method chosen because it offers many advantages. DNA amplification is now considered the standard of care.

April 2003 Issue
CPT code changes, new methodologies, and a new specimen tracking system have prompted MLHL to modify outpatient test requisition forms. Also, cytology and surgical pathology will no longer be ordered using the same form; each will have a specialized requisition.

January 2003 Issue
MLHL has recently published a new Medicare coverage manual for clinical laboratories that is effective for dates of service on or after Monday, November 25, 2002.