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Laboratory Memos

Department of Pathology - Laboratory Memos

 

This page serves as the central repository for official laboratory communications within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. It provides timely, standardized information to support safe, efficient, and consistent laboratory operations across clinical services.

 

Content on this page includes:

  • Laboratory ISBAR – Structured communications using the ISBAR framework (Identify, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) to clearly convey important laboratory updates, changes, and expectations that may impact testing, workflows, or operational practices.
  • Laboratory TIPS – Concise guidance and practical reminders addressing common laboratory questions, processes, and best practices.
  • Laboratory MEMOS – Additional announcements, FAQs and informational updates relevant to laboratory testing updates.

These resources are intended to promote clear communication, alignment with laboratory standards, and continuous quality improvement.

 

For questions regarding ISBAR, Tips or Memos, please contact pathologylaboratorycompliance@osumc.edu.

 

Available Resources

 

Current ISBARS:

 

ISBAR-1 10/2023 Specimen Labels & Specimen Collection
ISBAR-2 02/2025 Lab Label Misalignment & Patient Identification Verification
ISBAR-3 02/2025 Glucose Meter Cleaning
ISBAR-4 10/2025 Transplant Testing
ISBAR-6 12/2025 Rhodes Hall Lab Renovation (Jan-Mar 2026)
ISBAR-7 12/2025 Critical Lab Results - NEW 'verify first' Worklfow and Upcoming Changes
ISBAR-8 1/2026 Collection Tube Changes for Blood Gas Tests
ISBAR-9 1/2026 Incomplete Surgical Pathology Labels
ISBAR-10 2/2026 Ensure Timely Delivery of Specimens to Maintain Stability
ISBAR-11 2/2026 CSF Specimens Labeling and Precautions for Prion Testing

 

Current TIPS:

 

TIPS-1 10/2025 HIPAA Facts
TIPS-2 10/2025 Where Can I Find Test Information?
TIPS-3 10/2025 Add On Testing
TIPS-4 10/2025 Critical Value Tips for Nursing
TIPS-5 2/2026 ROTEM Specimen Transport
TIPS-6 2/2026 URL Client Notification
TIPS-7 3/2026 ED Critical Result Notification - New Process
TIPS-8 3/2026 Pneumatic Tube System Lab Reminders
TIPS-9 3/2026 Meet Nova - New Glucose Meter
TIPS-10a 4/2026 POC Blood Gas Sample Collection and Testing
TIPS-10b 4/2026 RT Blood Gas Sample Collection and Testing

 

Current MEMOS:

 

MEMO-0 10/2025 Bicarbonate Reagent Recall HUB Post
MEMO-1 12/2025 Rhodes Hall Renovations FAQ
MEMO-2 1/2026 ROTEM Delta - RRL Go Live
MEMO-3 1/2026 Chemistry Reference Ranges
MEMO-4 2/2026 Flow Cytometry Aquios Memo
MEMO-5 3/2026 Updates to Chemistry Tubes
MEMO-6 4/2026 CAP Inspection 2026: Validate and Verify - POCT