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Programs & Services


Gastrointestinal Motility Lab

Performs diagnostic motility testing which measures strength, coordination, and movement within the gastrointestinal tract.

We operate a 2 room lab. There is a dedicated RN per room to perform diagnostic motlity studies.

***Please note patients will not recieve a formal consultation with a physician. This lab is purely for diagnostic testing.***

Our testing is performed on an outpatient basis, which use manometry, pH impedance and or colonic transit testing for people with the following possible concerns:

  • heartburn
  • reflux
  • non cardiac chest pain
  • problems swallowing
  • fecal incontinence
  • constipation

Our lab currently supports patients from Central Zone, Edmonton Zone, North Zone and North West Territories.

Contact Details

University of Alberta Hospital

Location Info
Unit 2D4.06, Walter McKenzie Centre
Address
8440 112 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2B7
Telephone
780-407-6357
Getting There

Parking and Public transportation available

Parking map

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tuesday
7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wednesday
7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thursday
7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Friday
7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Note

Closed on statuatory (named) holidays

Access
Service Providers May Include
gastroenterologists, registered nurses (RNs)
Referral Needed

Professional referral required.

Once testing is complete it takes approximately 5-10 business days for results to be forwraded to referring provider

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Wait Times

Due to the number of Motility Labs within Alberta (3) we have a longer waitlist than typical referred services. Our current waitlist is approximately 9 + months

Please Note: Our lab currently supports patients from Central Zone, Edmonton Zone, North Zone and North West Territories.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Partners

Partners/affiliations

University of Alberta Hospital

Also Known As
Acronym
GI Motility Lab