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Test Bulletin Q1 2025 | PAGE 1 2434 Interstate Plaza Drive, Hammond, IN 46324 | www. AlvernoLabs.com | 800-937-5521 Dear Healthcare Provider, The information contained here may be very important to your practice. Please take a moment to review this document. Myoglobin, Urine: Supply Update January 2025 The specimen requirements for Myoglobin, Urine performed by … Read more
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Alverno LaboratoriesAlverno Laboratories (Hammond, IN) fully implemented digital pathology seven years ago and scans between 1.2 million and 1.5 million slides per year. The lab is now looking to replace its early technology with more up-to-date scanners, according to Chief Executive Sam Terese. Currently, Alverno provides services to about 100 pathologists. Alverno is also working … Read more
Read MoreTest Bulletin Q4 2024 | PAGE 1 2434 Interstate Plaza Drive, Hammond, IN 46324 | www.AlvernoLabs.com | 800-937-5521 Dear Healthcare Provider, The information contained here may be very important to your practice. Please take a moment to review this document. MIC Breakpoints Update: Tobramycin October 2024 The Microbiology Department of Alverno Laboratories validated new tobramycin … Read more
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Christine Bryant In Business Correspondent Sam Terese isn’t fixed on creating a personal legacy, but he acknowledges that the impact he leaves behind is significant to him. It’s not about personal glory. Instead, his priority lies in leaving the company he has guided for more than a decade in a stronger position than when he … Read more
Read MoreAllergy Testing Panels Alverno uses ImmunoCAP Specific IgE is an in vitro quantitative assay which measures the concentration of circulating allergen specific IgE in human serum or plasma samples. ImmunoCAP Specific IgE assay is to be used with the Phadia 1000 Instrument in clinical laboratories. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use as an … Read more
Read MoreOrder Your Own Lab Tests Need a lab test? Skip the doctor’s visit. MyAlvernoDirect lets you choose and order your own lab tests, at home or on the go. Select and Order Your Tests Explore our wide range of tests online. Visit a Convenient Location Just show your confirmation email at any Alverno Lab. Get … Read more
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Lake Central High School seniors Lilah Lopez, Thao Nguyen and Graham Weber created a groundbreaking, school-wide coronavirus antibody research project over the summer of 2020. The project’s purpose was to determine the presence of COVID-19 antibodies in teachers and staff prior to starting the school year. More than 750 Lake Central School Corporation staff members … Read more
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Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to build testing infrastructure rapidly was uncommon. However, for Alverno Laboratories, this has become the new norm. The integrated laboratory network of 32 hospitals Alverno serves had an urgent need for SARS-Cov-2 testing. Through its partnerships, Alverno was able to secure multiple instruments and the reagents needed to … Read more
Read MorePodcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Running a massive organization with the leanest leadership team possible may sound like a contradiction in terms, but it actually makes sense in a lot of different ways. For one, Dale Kahn, the VP of Operations at Alverno Labs, says it has a lot to do with engaging your teams more in their … Read more
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Alverno L aboratories continues to be an industry leader in developing rapid response to COVID-19 testing. “We are building an arsenal of capabilities to continue our battle with this terrible disease that has affected so many lives in so many ways,” Alverno CEO Sam Terese said. “Alverno’s focus is to provide our healthcare professionals with … Read more
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An Indiana-based integrated laboratory network with services across northeastern Illinois has started to process hundreds of COVID-19 tests a day. Alverno Laboratories, which manages the hospital laboratories for AMITA Health and Franciscan Health, said in a statement they are providing testing at those system’s hospitals. Along with testing, the lab is processing between 750 and … Read more
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A High Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Assay allows ER doctors to diagnose heart attacks within two hours of a patient’s arrival and may help women as well Heart attacks will be detected faster and more accurately due to a new state-of-the-art, High Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Assay used by Alverno Laboratories. The assay was implemented in phases … Read more
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Decoding your test results is important to understanding your health status You visit your primary care physician or health practitioner for your annual physical, and he/she orders blood work as part of the process. Many patients don’t give it a second thought, unless the office calls with less than stellar news. Even if the test … Read more
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PCL Alverno provides patients with an Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) when the health care provider believes that Medicare may not pay for an item or service that Medicare usually covers because it is not considered medically reasonable and necessary for this patient in this instance. PCL Alverno is dedicated to helping their patients be healthy … Read more
Read MorePage 1 Test BulletinAlverno Laboratories Dear Healthcare Provider, The information contained here may be very important to your practice. Please take a moment to review this document. Urine Catecholamine Testing Specimen UpdateSeptember 2025Effective immediately, urine specimens for catecholamine testing should be frozen immediately after collection. See page 2 for details. Aluminum Specimen UpdateSeptember 2025Effective immediately, … Read more
Read MorePage 1 Test BulletinAlverno Laboratories Dear Healthcare Provider, The information contained here may be very important to your practice. Please take a moment to review this document. Mycoplasma & Ureaplasma Culture Test UpdateJune 30, 2025The Soft code for Mycoplasma hominis/Ureaplasma Culture has changed from URMHC to MHURC. See page 2 for details. Quest Diagnostics Test … Read more
Read MoreTest BulletinALVERNO LABORATORIES Dear Healthcare Provider,The information contained here may be very important to your practice. Please take a moment to review this document. Mycoplasma & Ureaplasma Culture Test UpdateJune 30, 2025The Soft code for Mycoplasma hominis/Ureaplasma Culture has changed from URMHC to MHURC. See page 2 for details. Quest Diagnostics Test DiscontinuationsJuly 2025Effective immediately, … Read more
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In the states of Illinois and Indiana, a network of private laboratories, headed up by Sam Terese, is way ahead of the curve. Having made the decision to fully digitize its histopathology workflow back in 2017, Alverno Laboratories is a true pioneer of computational pathology, Stateside. The Pathologist sat down with Terese to find out … Read more
Read MoreAPRIL 2025 | PAGE 1 2434 Interstate Plaza Drive, Hammond, IN 46324 | www. AlvernoLabs.com | 800-937-5521 Dear Healthcare Provider, The information contained here may be very important to your practice. Please take a moment to review this document. Quest Test Discontinuations April 2025 Quest Diagnostics has discontinued testing for four interfaced tests. There are … Read more
Read MoreTake Control of Your Health Need a lab test? Skip the doctor’s visit. MyAlvernoDirect lets you choose and order your own lab tests, at home or on the go. Learn More → Less Sleepless Nights Waiting for Results Now offering AI technology aiding in precise breast and prostate cancer diagnostics. Learn More → Clinical Research … Read more
Read MoreFEBRUARY 2025 | PAGE 1 2434 Interstate Plaza Drive, Hammond, IN 46324 | www. AlvernoLabs.com | 800-937-5521 Dear Healthcare Provider, The information contained here may be very important to your practice. Please take a moment to review this document. Toxicology Urine Drug Testing: Quest Update February 2025 Effective January 6, 2025, the Quest Diagnostics test … Read more
Read MoreJANUARY 2025 | PAGE 1 | 2434 Interstate Plaza Drive, Hammond, IN 46324 | www. AlvernoLabs.com | 800-937-5521 Dear Healthcare Provider, The information contained here may be very important to your practice. Please take a moment to review this document. Myoglobin, Urine: Supply Update January 2025 The specimen requirements for Myoglobin, Urine performed by Quest … Read more
Read MoreTest Bulletin DECEMBER 2024 | PAGE 1 2434 Interstate Plaza Drive, Hammond, IN 46324 | www. AlvernoLabs.com | 800-937-5521 Dear Healthcare Provider, The information contained here may be very important to your practice. Please take a moment to review this document. Urine Drug Monitoring via Quest: Test Updates December 2024 The replacement test for the … Read more
Read MoreProgram Features Project Management Each project will have a dedicated project manager to ensure open communication and attention to detail, leading to a seamless experience. Kit Production In order to meet the specific requirements of your study, custom tailored kits will be shipped to your testing sites. Operational Support & Enhanced Logistics Real time tracking … Read more
Read MoreQ3 2024 | PAGE 1 2434 Interstate Plaza Drive, Hammond, IN 46324 | www. AlvernoLabs.com | 800-937-5521 Dear Healthcare Provider, The information contained here may be very important to your practice. Please take a moment to review this document. Quest Test Updates: COVID Antibody Testing July 15, 2024 Effective July 15, 2024, Quest discontinued two … Read more
Read MoreSEPTEMBER 2024 | PAGE 1 2434 Interstate Plaza Drive, Hammond, IN 46324 | www. AlvernoLabs.com | 800-937-5521 Dear Healthcare Provider, The information contained here may be very important to your practice. Please take a moment to review this document. Quest Test Update: Amylase Isoenzyme August 26, 2024 Effective 8/26/2024, Quest will no longer accept serum … Read more
Read MoreAUGUST 2024 | PAGE 1 2434 Interstate Plaza Drive, Hammond, IN 46324 | www. AlvernoLabs.com | 800-937-5521 Peripheral Blood Smear “Manual Differential” and “Pathology Review” – Rarely Indicated July 2024 The standard CBC process, using Soft code CBC3, uses well-established criteria to ensure that a manual differential and pathology review are performed when needed. In … Read more
Read MoreTest Bulletin JULY 2024 | PAGE 1 2434 Interstate Plaza Drive, Hammond, IN 46324 | www. AlvernoLabs.com | 800-937-5521 Dear Healthcare Provider, The information contained here may be very important to your practice. Please take a moment to review this document. Quest Test Updates: COVID Antibody Testing July 15, 2024 Effective July 15, 2024, Quest … Read more
Read MoreJUNE 2024 | PAGE 1 2434 Interstate Plaza Drive, Hammond, IN 46324 | www. AlvernoLabs.com | 800-937-5521 Dear Healthcare Provider, The information contained here may be very important to your practice. Please take a moment to review this document. Discontinued Quest Test Updates May 28, 2024 Quest will be discontinuing the following tests effective May … Read more
Read MoreTest Bulletin MAY 2024 | PAGE 1 2434 Interstate Plaza Drive, Hammond, IN 46324 | www. AlvernoLabs.com | 800-937-5521 Dear Healthcare Provider, The information contained here may be very important to your practice. Please take a moment to review this document. Extended Urine Drug Confirmation Panel April 2024 Extended urine drug confirmation panel updated job … Read more
Read MoreOur Team Medical Staff Meet the passionate minds behind our cutting-edge services. Our team is comprised of dedicated scientists, researchers, and experts committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation. With diverse backgrounds and expertise spanning various fields, we collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional results. Get to know the faces driving our mission forward and discover … Read more
Read MoreIn the Toxicology department of Alverno laboratories we utilize state of the art Mass Spectrometry technology to identify drugs, chemicals, and toxic substances in various bodily fluids that may affect the patient. Extensive Urine Drug Confirmation Testing The extensive urine drug confirmation testing is an 84-analyte comprehensive panel that tests for commonly prescribed medications and … Read more
Read MorePrecision Medicine – Next Generation Sequencing Comprehensive solid tumor gene panel This is a targeted, next-generation sequencing (NGS) assay that provides a comprehensive genomic profiling solution appropriate for FFPE tissues. The assay addresses multiple biomarkers for targeted and immune checkpoint therapies, covering over 500 genes, including comprehensive targets that are relevant in cancer. This assay … Read more
Read MoreHistology Histology offers a full suite of services to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the tissues. We offer processing of Cytology non-gyn specimens (body fluids), grossing of wet tissue, processing of tissue samples, embedding of tissues, and the preparation of slides for rendering diagnosis and aiding in therapy decisions by routine … Read more
Read MoreTest Bulletin APRIL 2024 | PAGE 1 2434 Interstate Plaza Drive, Hammond, IN 46324 | www. AlvernoLabs.com | 800-937-5521 Dear Healthcare Provider,The information contained here may be very important to your practice. Please take a moment to review this document. Measles Testing March 2024 Testing for suspected cases of measles in the Alverno Laboratories service … Read more
Read MoreAlverno Patient Portal Website FAQs How do I sign up for an account? Text the keyword “ALVERNO” to 66439 or go to alverno.luminatehealth.com and follow the prompts to create an account. Why can’t I login to my account and how do I reset my username/password? If you’re having trouble logging into your account, please make … Read more
Read MoreWelcome to the Alverno Client Community Alverno Laboratories is committed to ensuring our providers are able to access the information you need quickly and easily. With our client community you can: Submit Test Add Requests Cancel Tests Request Patient Reports Order Supplies – New Feature Client Community Login Instructions & Resources PDF Client Community Instructions … Read more
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2025 | Articles & White Papers, New Stories, News Stories Alverno Featured in Northwest Indiana Business Magazine A clearer picture Joel Markanich, director of molecular and anatomic pathology operations at Alverno Laboratories of Hammond, said they recently adopted artificial intelligence to improve early diagnosis of prostate, breast and gastric cancers. Alverno is partnering … Read more
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Executive Summary Alverno Laboratories wanted to increase focus on their mission to deliver quality results by eliminating waste and gaining process efficiency. Working with the Beckman Coulter Performance Partnership program, they implemented Lean processes, and even created their own Danaher-style Alverno Business System (ABS), which led to significant improvements in targeted areas of the business. … Read more
Read MoreYour Alverno Patient Journey Whether your provider gives you laboratory orders or you order your own laboratory testing with MyAlvernoDirect, you might be wondering what your patient journey looks like with Alverno. Watch Full Video Before Your Visit 1. Follow test preparation guidelines as directed by your provider or the panel ordered via MyAlvernoDirect. Not … Read more
Read MoreTesting Time Constraints Purpose of Test The following testing has cut-off times to ensure that the testing is completed in a timely manner before the site closes. Testing Time ConstraintsThe following testing has cut-off times to ensure that the testing is completed in a timely manner before the site closes. 1. Glucose Tolerance Testinga. 3-hour … Read more
Read MoreClinical Affiliations Benefits of Our Clinical Affiliations Looking for a career with diverse opportunities while also making an impact in your community? The medical laboratory field could be for you! Alverno is pleased to partner with local colleges and universities to provide medical laboratory science students with the opportunity to learn hands on with training … Read more
Read MoreProviders: COVID-19 Updates Alverno Laboratories will share information regarding COVID-19 testing here. Please check back frequently if you have questions on how to order testing, information about our in-house testing and other information that may become available. Multi-target Respiratory Pathogen Fact Sheets for Testing Abbott Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Abbott Alinity … Read more
Read MoreOncology Testing – One Lab, Start to Finish Alverno Laboratories is your one stop shop for all of your surgical and Molecular pathology testing needs. By choosing Alverno Labs to begin your routine testing, such as flow cytometry and Fish, you gain access to our advanced diagnostics without sending the sample elsewhere should the need … Read more
Read MoreAlverno’s March 2024 Test Bulletin highlights crucial updates for healthcare providers. Included are new STI specimen collection guidelines, Quest test offerings, MIC breakpoints updates, and Hemoglobin A1C testing frequency adjustments. These updates aim to enhance testing efficiency and align with recent CMS coverage expansions for better patient care and management. Test Bulletin MARCH 2024 | … Read more
Read MoreAlverno’s February 2024 Test Bulletin delivers essential updates for healthcare providers. Included are enhancements to the Client Community interface, an automated process for Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody testing, updates to Catecholamines Plasma testing, and discontinuation of certain Quest tests. Additionally, Alverno introduces Polymedco’s FIT, an automated CRC screening tool, aiming to increase screening rates via … Read more
Read MoreAlverno’s January 2024 Test Bulletin provides crucial updates for healthcare providers. It announces the suspension of quantitative reporting for Midazolam and Doxepin metabolites, issues with the Platelet Antibody IgG test, discontinuation of certain Quest tests, transition of STI testing to the Abbott Alinity m platform, and updates to Quest specimen stability. These changes aim to … Read more
Read MoreTest Bulletin Dear Healthcare Provider, The information contained here may be very important to your practice. Please take a moment to review this document. Zinc Protoporphyrin (ZPP) Specimen Update, Correction July 19, 2023 It was previously reported that Quest will no longer accept tan-top tubes for Zinc Protoporphyrin (ZPP) testing. After further clarification, it was … Read more
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