| POSTED DATE | |
| 8/18/2026 | INFORM: Self Collect Not Acceptable – Molecular Vaginitis Panel (MVP) |
Carle Health has standardized Molecular Vaginitis Panel (MVP) collection requirements across the system. Patient self-collection is not permitted; all MVP specimens must be collected by qualified clinical staff | |
| 7/23/2026 | |
Effective July 23, 2026, new PCR test orders will replace existing SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B, RSV, and Strep A ordering options. Review the changes, new order codes, and key workflow updates. | |
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