STAT Eligible Testing

In consideration of the increased acuity of patients now seen in our facilities and in our ongoing efforts to ensure prompt response and quality patient care, NICL Laboratories is providing the following information regarding STAT testing.

By definition, STAT laboratory tests and services are those that are needed immediately in order to manage medical emergencies. STAT test requests are given the highest priority for processing, analysis and reporting. In order to effectively apply resources to meet the needs of genuine medical emergencies, only the test listed below will be offered for STAT priority. All requests for STAT eligible tests must be substantiated by appropriate medical necessity. All results for STAT eligible tests will be called and faxed to the ordering facility. In accordance with Joint Commission requirements the laboratory requires the full name of the individual who receives the STAT test results.

Only the following tests can be ordered STAT:

Chemistry	Hematology
Basic Metabolic Panel Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Renal Function Panel BUN Creatinine Electrolytes Glucose Potassium Magnesium Amylase BNP (B-type natriuretic peptide) Troponin I	CBC w/o differential CBC w/differential Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Platelets PT/INR PTT D-dimer
Therapeutic	Other
Digoxin Dilantin Phenobarbital Valproic Acid	Blood Culture (draw only)

Tests not listed as STAT eligible may be scheduled for routine early AM collection. Please contact the laboratory to schedule these collections and have a requisition prepared and/or specimen collected for the phlebotomist’s arrival.

Be advised that facilities requiring same day collection will incur a handling charge. You will be notified of any future modifications to our procedure for STAT services. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your Customer Service Representative or contact the Laboratory.

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