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How do you communicate significant findings or significant microbiology findings?

Most results previously defined by Mayo Clinic as significant findings or significant microbiology findings are now defined as Semi-Urgent Results. Others are now defined as Critical Values / Critical Results.

Critical Values / Critical Results and Semi-Urgent Results are communicated in accordance with their respective policies. See the Critical Values and Semi-Urgent Results page.

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