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As an alternative to requesting supplies over the phone, clients can now request supplies using our new supplies ordering web form.
Post PHE, any COVID PCR tests requested that do not meet the requirements below and/or that are not covered by a patient’s health plan will be billed to your facility.
NICL celebrates Lab Week May 22-26, 2023. Join us in recognizing our lab team and the important work they do.
Specimen Container “Cheat Sheet” for lab specimen collected by nursing home/facility staff
This notice contains important information regarding test panels and profiles that you may order from or through NICL.
There are two different types of nasal swabs that may be used for respiratory viral pathogen testing by NICL. Which is the correct swab type to use depends on the specific test being ordered.
NICL Laboratories is introducing new technology to Microbiology in May 2022. The new technology is MALDI-TOF or matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight, and it will be performed on the Bruker Sirius ONE MALDI Biotyper® CA System. This technology uses high mass spectrometric resolution to rapidly and accurately identify microorganisms in a matter of minutes […]
NOTE: Wear a gown, gloves, mask (N95 preferred), and eyewear when collecting these specimen. 1. Obtain specimen using only the mini-tip swab provided in the kit. Due to supply shortages, please use one swab per patient, please! When collecting just a SARS CoV-2 sample, you may use an anterior nasal swab. All other viral pathogen […]
Outbreaks can happen in any facility, at any time. We all know that, but when it’s your facility, it can be very stressful. These are guidelines to help you when you have been told that there is an outbreak in your facility. (1) Don’t panic! (2) Give NICL Laboratories a call at (847) 509-9779. Speak […]
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. […]
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McHenry, IL 60050
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