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As mentioned in the Introduction, periodically the Clinical Lab publishes memos and bulletins that inform you of changes. Here are the current set of memos and bulletins put out in the previous 12 months. You may view an Archive of previous memos and bulletins, or you may use the search engine for a more detailed search.

• Restriction on Ordering Folate Tests (Folate, Serum Folate, RBC) (February 2013)

• Recommendations for Respiratory Virus Testing (January 2013)

• Restrictions on Rapid Infleunza Testing (Influenza A and B by PCR) (January 2013)

• A New High-resolution Genotype Assay for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) (September 2012)

• A New Hepatitis B Virus Quantitative Assay (HBV Viral Load) (September 2012)

• Critical Base Deficit Value Notification Discontinued for Adults (July 2012)