Starting May 1st, 2025, "The Loop" will deliver vital laboratory test change information directly to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of each month. This new communication system is designed to:
Provide 30-day advance notice of all laboratory test changes - excludes emergent situations
Alert you to modifications in test ordering, processing, and interpretation
Ensure your team has time to implement necessary workflow adjustments
Why This Matters to You and Your Patients
The Loop will communicate important updates, including but not limited to:
New Test Offerings:
- Reduced turnaround times
- Implementation of state-of-the-art diagnostic test modalities
Methodology Updates:
- Implementation of advanced technology
- Enhanced analytical performance, reducing the risk of errors
Required Actions
Review each edition of The Loop thoroughly
Share updates with colleagues and staff members as appropriate
Implement necessary workflow changes by the specified effective dates
Additional team members can register using the link below to ensure continuous receipt of these important updates or opt out anytime. Sign-up will also be available on the VML website: Vanderbilt Medical Laboratories
Your partnership in implementing these laboratory test updates is crucial to our shared goal of delivering world-class patient care. We deeply appreciate your commitment to maintaining the highest laboratory medicine and pathology standards.
