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2008

10 Nov　　　 Webster goes Mobile
  Webster has gone mobile. This bulletin announces the arrival of a new generation of handheld devices that combine fast 3G communications with very user-friendly interfaces. They make mobile Webster access a reality.

2007

05 Nov　　　 Vacutainer Tube Change
  There is a significant colour change that you need to be aware of to our blood bank tube due to a label issue.

2006

01 Dec　　　 Urinary Tract
  A diverse range of articles covering urine microbiology, urine cytology and the investigation of polyuria.
02 Oct　　　 Abnormal Results/Syphilis/Hep C
  Highlighting abnormal results in magenta, new syphilis screening and hepatitis C antibody reporting.
07 Aug　　　 Testing for the Diagnosis of Coeliac Disease
  Currently our testing profile has consisted of IgG gliadin antibodies, IgA gliadin antibodies and a single tissue transglutaminase IgA antbody test. These two IgG and IgA gliadin tests have now been replaced by a single IgA test using a new deaminated gliadin.
03 Jul　　　 HPV Digene Testing
  As of July 1st 2006 the following Medicare Benefits Schedule conditions apply for HPV Digene testing which may be requested to detect the presence of high risk HPV.

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2005

03 Oct　　　 Estimation of Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
  Estimation of glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) will be included on reports where serum creatinine is requested on patients 18 years and over.
04 Jul　　　 Laboratory Accreditation/Calcium/Chlamydia
  The reaccreditation of our new pathology laboratory was undertaken recently by the National Association of Testing Authorities [NATA]. Launceston Pathology can now provide testing for ionised calcium (with ion-selective electrode). Testing for Chlamydia trachomatis DNA.

2004

01 Dec　　　 New Launceston Pathology Laboratory
  Launceston Pathology will be opening their new laboratory on the 6th December 2004 at 71 Frederick St. Closure of Brisbane St rooms. Warfarin dosing.
01 Mar　　　 Blood Culture Protocols/Lipid Reports
  Protocol for blood cultures in suspected bacteraemia. Changes to lipid reports

2003

01 Sep　　　 New Blood Transfusion Guidelines
  The Australian Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service wish to ensure that blood in the form of packed red cells is only used when necessary and that unnecessary cross matching which results in a relatively high wastage rate is reduced to a minimum.
01 Aug　　　 Troponin Assay/Coagulation/Ante-Natal/Domiciliary Visits
  Troponin assay change in method. Requirement to fill INR tubes to correct capacity. Ante-natal anti-D clinical history. Domiciliary visits.
01 May　　　 Chlamydia Assay/Transfusion Guidelines/Faeces/INR
  New PCR assay for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis. Change in opening hours of Mowbray rooms. Pre-transfusion sample acceptance changes. HIC changes to faeces testing. Recommended procedures for warfarin overdose

2002

01 Mar　　　 Vacutainer Tube Change
  As mentioned in our last newsletter we are now changing over to new BD vacutainers.
01 Feb　　　 Diabetes Mellitus/Lipid Comments/PSA/Vacutainers
  Changes to OGTT and lipid guidelines. Medicare changes to PSA requests. Vacutainer tube changes.

2001

01 Nov　　　 Changes to Medicare Benefits Schedule.
  Changes to the Pathology Services Table, effective 1st November 2001.