Reference Laboratory Testing Transition to LabCorp
By Office of Communications | May 27, 2025
Date: May 27, 2025
To: Downstate Providers
From: Laboratory Services Pathology Department
Subject: Reference Laboratory Testing Transition to LabCorp
Starting Wednesday, May 28th, Downstate-UHD is transitioning to a new contracted reference laboratory, LabCorp.
The transition will take place over several days, while we review and rebuild dozens of order sets in Healthbridge.
What does this mean to you?
- During this period providers should continue ordering laboratory tests in Healthbridge, as usual
- Occasionally, providers may notice duplicate or similar test name aliases while order sets are phased-in
- Test results will populate as usual, in the Healthbridge, Reference Lab tab
Why the change?
New York State contract and procurement guidelines require a formal bidding process. LabCorp won the bid and has been awarded a five-year contract for this service.
Have Questions?
Contact:
Alix Laguerre, Administrator, Clinical Laboratory Services: (718)270-4530
Elaine Cates, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) Manager: (718)270-1119
Yolaine Henry, Central Accessioning/Send-Out Desk Manager: (718)270-1228
Golda Simpson, Anatomic Pathology Manager: (718)270-2657
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