October 2002
Notices (ABN) must conform to new federal regulations developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

July 2002
Every year, Main Line Health Laboratories conducts a comprehensive survey of physicians and clients who utilize ourservices. This feedback is an important tool for quality assurance.

April 2002
Priority Express Courier (PEC) of Boothwyn will be picking up specimens from physician offices and healthcare facilities for MLHL starting April 8, 2002. PEC was chosen after a thorough selection process in anticipation of the future needs of MLHL’s clients.

January 2002
Stat orders should be reserved for clinically lifethreatening situations or when therapy will be immediately affected by the test result. The lab policy is to result stat orders within one hour of receipt (20 minutes for blood gases).