Glossary for Alphabetical Test Directory
Testing Locations
CLS testing locations are indicated by the following codes:
| ACH |
Alberta Children's Hospital |
PSC |
Patient Service Centre |
| ACHC |
Airdrie Community Health Centre |
RIA |
Radioimmune Assay |
| DSC |
Diagnostic & Scientific Centre |
RGH |
Rockyview Hospital |
| FMC |
Foothills Medical Centre |
SCHC |
South Calgary Health Centre |
| PLC |
Peter Lougheed Centre |
SMCHC |
Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre |
Referrals may be sent to these testing locations external to CLS:
| ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab |
Calgary |
403-943-7380 |
| ACH Cytogenetics Lab |
Calgary |
403-943-7375 |
| ACH Molecular Diagnostic Lab |
Calgary |
403-943-7026 |
| Advanced Diagnostic Lab (Dr. Fritzler) |
Calgary |
403-220-4582 |
| Canadian Blood Services |
Calgary |
866-258-8889 |
| Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario |
Ottawa, ON |
613-737-2525 |
| Diagnostic Semen Lab |
Calgary |
403-284-9410 |
| Dynacare Kasper |
Edmonton, AB |
800-661-9876 |
| Gamma Dynacare |
Brampton, ON |
800-565-5721 |
| Hamilton Reference Lab |
Hamilton, ON |
905-577-1477 or fax 905-528-1464
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| Health Science Centre |
Winnipeg, MN |
204-787-2841 |
| Hospitals in Common |
Toronto, ON |
416-422-3000 |
| London Health Science Centre |
London, ON |
519-685-8500 |
| Louis C. Herring & Company |
Orlando, FL |
407-841-6770 |
| Mayo Clinic |
Rochester, MN |
800-553-1710 or fax 507-284-1759 |
| Montreal Children's Hospital |
Montreal, PQ |
514-412-4400 ext. 23195 |
| National Medical Services |
Willow Grove, PA |
800-522-6671 or fax 215-657-2972 |
| National Reference Centre for Parasitology |
Montreal, PQ |
514-934-8347 |
| Provincial Lab |
Calgary |
403-944-1200 |
| Quest Diagnostics |
Westhills, CA |
800-877-2520 or fax 818-376-6233 |
| Specialty Labs |
Valencia, CA |
800-421-4449 |
| University of Alberta |
Edmonton, AB |
780-407-7484 or fax 780-492-3864 |
| University of British Columbia |
Vancouver, BC |
604-822-7175 |
Specimen Requirements and Specimen Handling Instructions
Many of the tests referred external to CLS require large volumes of serum. The volumes shown for each test MUST be adhered to, to not jeopardize testing. Pediatric volumes may be supplied, but this reduced volume is not ideal for routine testing.
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Approximate Serum Yields
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1 x 10 mL Red Top tube
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= 2.5 – 3.0 mL serum
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1 x 10 mL SST tube
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= 2.0 – 2.5 mL serum
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1 x 5 mL SST tube
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= 1.5 mL serum
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Information has been provided to ensure the specimen is properly collected, prepared, and preserved during and after collection for transport. The integrity and quality of the result is dependent on these instructions being adhered to. Failure to do so may result in recollection. Additional information regarding pre approval and fees may also be included. Inquiries concerning test collection may be directed to Calgary Laboratory Services.
Routine testing frequency is provided to assist in assessing return of results.
Fees
Employment related testing, tests required as part of an Occupational Health Program, or tests for participation in any clinical trial or study are not covered by the Alberta Provincial Insurance Plan. Fees for the testing and transport of these specimens must be paid for by the patient or other third party.
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