Updates to TB Diagnostic Panel Now Live In Epic

What You Need To Know

• Updates have been made to the TB diagnostic panel within Epic, including a new display name, “Pulmonary Tuberculosis Diagnostic Panel.” Physicians should review changes to the panel prior to signing orders.
• Changes are in effect as of Wednesday, August 16.

1. Removed the M. Tuberculosis non-sputum PCR lab order
2. Default selected Airborne Isolation
3. PCR and Culture lab frequencies modified to: M. Tuberculosis PCR Q8H x2 Culture, Mycobacteria with Fluorochrome Smear Q8H x3

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