Preventing Rejected Specimens



TEST ANNOUNCEMENTS

10/21/26: Urine Drug Screen

 

Effective immediately, the OSU Urine Drug Screen is no longer available for ordering in Epic. This test has been replaced by our onsite Urine Drugs of Abuse Screen (BDSU), implemented as part of our Roche Chemistry transition.

 

Ordering Instructions:

     Routine screening: Order Urine Drugs of Abuse Screen (BDSU).

     Confirmatory testing: If confirmation of a presumptive positive result is clinically indicated,

     order Chemistry Miscellaneous (CMB1) and specify the drug(s) requiring confirmation.

 

Performing screening onsite allows us to provide more timely results and streamline testing for our patients.

 

Thank you for your continued partnership!

 

09/22/26: Roche Chemistry Analyzer Implementation details

If a result, reference range, patient trend or workflow does not appear as expected, please utilize the following QR code to notify the Laboratory promptly so we can investigate. 

 

 

08/19/26: Chemistry Analyzer Upgrade details

 

07/14/26: Enterovirus testing update

 

07/14/26: Cyclospora (Cyclosporiasis) testing update





(previous month)

 


Tests not performed at Dayton Children's Hospital are sent to a referral laboratory.
 
Outside links to referral laboratory order forms should not be utilized; please order tests directly through DCH, and we will facilitate the process.
 




Genetic testing requires a referral to Genetics.


The Laboratory Stewardship Committee uses a coordinated, evidence-based approach to manage laboratory testing. Stewardship involves ensuring that the right test is ordered at the right time for the right patient while also making sure that the test results are appropriately interpreted and acted upon. The goal is to eliminate redundant or unnecessary tests, prevent diagnostic errors, and enhance overall efficiency. Please email us with comments/suggestions regarding laboratory testing and/or this test directory.

Email: labstewardship@childrensdayton.org
 

CLIA Certificates for all testing center locations are available upon request.



 

 

Preventing Rejected Specimens



TEST ANNOUNCEMENTS

10/21/26: Urine Drug Screen

 

Effective immediately, the OSU Urine Drug Screen is no longer available for ordering in Epic. This test has been replaced by our onsite Urine Drugs of Abuse Screen (BDSU), implemented as part of our Roche Chemistry transition.

 

Ordering Instructions:

     Routine screening: Order Urine Drugs of Abuse Screen (BDSU).

     Confirmatory testing: If confirmation of a presumptive positive result is clinically indicated,

     order Chemistry Miscellaneous (CMB1) and specify the drug(s) requiring confirmation.

 

Performing screening onsite allows us to provide more timely results and streamline testing for our patients.

 

Thank you for your continued partnership!

 

09/22/26: Roche Chemistry Analyzer Implementation details

If a result, reference range, patient trend or workflow does not appear as expected, please utilize the following QR code to notify the Laboratory promptly so we can investigate. 

 

 

08/19/26: Chemistry Analyzer Upgrade details

 

07/14/26: Enterovirus testing update

 

07/14/26: Cyclospora (Cyclosporiasis) testing update





(previous month)

 


Tests not performed at Dayton Children's Hospital are sent to a referral laboratory.
 
Outside links to referral laboratory order forms should not be utilized; please order tests directly through DCH, and we will facilitate the process.
 




Genetic testing requires a referral to Genetics.


The Laboratory Stewardship Committee uses a coordinated, evidence-based approach to manage laboratory testing. Stewardship involves ensuring that the right test is ordered at the right time for the right patient while also making sure that the test results are appropriately interpreted and acted upon. The goal is to eliminate redundant or unnecessary tests, prevent diagnostic errors, and enhance overall efficiency. Please email us with comments/suggestions regarding laboratory testing and/or this test directory.

Email: labstewardship@childrensdayton.org
 

CLIA Certificates for all testing center locations are available upon request.



 
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