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CompuNet Clinical Laboratories is pleased to introduce HPV Self-Collect testing (Order # 182722) — allowing patients to privately collect their own vaginal sample in your office. This patient-centered option expands access to cervical cancer screening while maintaining the accuracy you expect from CompuNet. WHY IT MATTERS: KEY DETAILS: HPV Self-Collect helps you reach more patients […]

Sepsis is a serious condition that can become life-threatening, especially if not treated correctly and in a timely manner. The MeMed Bacterial vs. Viral Screen is a new test that allows differentiation between bacterial and viral infections in patients with suspected sepsis. Use of this test can help physicians determine if bacteria are the cause

Effective July 30, MICU (Mobile Intensive Care Units) teams at Miami Valley Hospital North and South will begin carrying whole blood – making them among the first ground transport services in Ohio to do so. Each MICU will carry two units of low-titer group O whole blood. Early administration of whole blood has been shown

On Monday July 7th, Atrium Medical Center and Miami Valley Hospital laboratory went live with a new test to monitor hemostasis for ECMO and Bypass patients using Thromboelastography (TEG) technology. The new TEG cartridge has a higher level of heparinase to neutralize the patients’ heparin and assist the provider with the true coagulopathic view of

Effective July 14, 2025, Versiti Dayton Blood Center will update its thresholds for platelet donations to include low yield platelets (2.6 – 2.9 x 10¹¹; current standard is 3.0 – 6.0 x 10¹¹). The new testing and manufacturing process can occasionally produce platelet products that fall slightly below the current standard. However, analysis has shown

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories is pleased to announce the launch of Cystatin C with eGFR testing beginning July 14, 2025. Cystatin C is a biomarker that can be used as an alternative to creatinine to estimate kidney glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). It may serve as a more reliable marker of renal function in situations where previous

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories launched the Cellavision DC-1 with Epic Citrix remote database at Wayne Healthcare on June 4th, 2025. The Cellavision automates and enhances hematology peripheral blood smear reviews using a digital microscope to take images of WBC, RBC, and Platelets. Through an Epic Citrix Cellavision application, the technologist can review the blood smear and

We’re pleased to announce the launch of our updated Directory of Services (DOS), available starting July 1. The redesigned DOS offers enhanced features to make it easier than ever to access test information and streamline your workflow. What’s New? These enhancements are part of our ongoing commitment to providing the tools and support you need

CompuNet is pleased to announce that it will be adding a self-collection method for HPV testing. The collection is required to be performed by the patient in a healthcare setting. Please note that PAP testing cannot be added on to the self-collected specimen due to difference in collection technique.  At launch, this test will only

To ensure the most accurate results for your patients, please remember to follow these steps when collecting samples for Urine Culture and Urinalysis: Following these steps will help maintain sample integrity and ensure accurate testing. Thank you for your attention to this important process.