February Statewide Laboratory Advisory Meeting



Sandra Dolan (NE-DHHS) discussed the recent recall with applesauce contaminated with lead and the NE-DHHS response. Greg Bealle, Chemistry supervisor, talked about lead testing that is done at NPHL.

Paul Williams from Regional Pathology Services talked about NULirt and the new capability of printing labels when making new orders.

Other topics discussed were the recent issue with BioFire^® GI Panel, and updates with NE-DHHS

Here are the links from the chat at the meeting:

• NPHL Alert - BioFire^® FilmArray^® Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel

• Updated DHHS SARS-CoV-2 Reporting Requirements

• 2023 Nebraska Blood Testing Plan

CDC Packaging & Shipping Dangerous Goods

Karen Stiles will be hosting a CDC Packaging & Shipping Dangerous Goods virtual course, on April 15 & 17 from 12:00-4:00 PM CST.

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