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Said: : "We also put a comment that the results are presumptive, and that confirmatory testing is advised. The clinician ordering the test should have the option to confirm or not, depending on clinical indications. Forcing a confirmation where it...

Said: : "Hi Pamela! We too have a comment that indicates it is only presumptive results What is the reasoning that you don’t have to send it out for confirmation if the patient is prescribed or known to take it ? May I ask which cup you use? W...

Said: : "Have you tried contacting the vendor directly? Maybe they have more literature that may offer more insight. I requested more documents from our vendor and found the reason for the requirement for confirmation testing is due to the lack o...

Said: : "Hello, If we report the result as "Presumptive Positive" in the HIS does that cover us? I believe we have some that do not get sent out for confirmation if the patient admits using. Pam"

Said: : "Thank you . The POL is trying to fight that ruling by saying they are expecting that positive. The POL argues that they should be allowed to note in the emr that it is consistent and not send it out. Unfortunately, the insert does not go ...