Provincial

• Introduction of Province-Wide Reflex Testing for High-Risk HPV Types (December 1, 2011)
• AHS “Patient Pay” Laboratory Testing Update (November 29, 2011)
• Prothrombin Complex Concentrate Availability (November 1, 2011)
• Lactate – Reference Range and Critical Value Standardization (October 6, 2011)
• Laboratory Service Consolidations (September 15, 2011)
• Reminder: Laboratory Policy – Acceptance of Laboratory Samples and Test Requests (August 22, 2011)
• New Laboratory Policy – Acceptance of Laboratory Samples and Test Requests **Revised – July 1, 2011 Implementation Date**
• Communication of Laboratory Results - New Laboratory Standard (May 17, 2011)
• Appeal Process for Out-of- Province Genetic Testing (May 13, 2011)
• New Laboratory Policy - Acceptance of Laboratory Samples and Test Requests (May 11, 2011)

Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (ProvLab)

• New serology assay for HTLV-I/II (December 9, 2011)
• Serologic Screening for HIV (December 2, 2011)
• Analysis of influenza A hemagglutinin gene from recent outbreak strains (November 25, 2011)
• Investigation of Food and Non-Clinical Samples Associated with Sporadic Illness or Outbreaks of Human Enteric Foodborne Bacterial Infection (November 14, 2011)
• National Shortage of HTLV I/II Serology Kits (November 14, 2011)
• Update of Guide to Services (November 10, 2011)
• Hepatitis B Virus Load Testing (October 21, 2011)
• Hepatitis C Virus Genotyping Testing Change (October 4, 2011)
• Neisseria gonorrhoea and Chlamydia trachomatis Nucleic Acid Testing Change (September 22, 2011)
• HIV, HCV and HBV serology testing change (June 9, 2011)
• Shiga toxin – producing Escherichia coli Testing Requests (June 8, 2011)
• West Nile Virus Diagnostic Testing – Update for 2011 (May 31, 2011)
  • West Nile Virus Screening 2011 (May 31, 2011)
  • How to Interpret Acute West Nile Virus Test Results (2011 update)
  • Arbovirus Patient History Form (ProvLab)
• Changes in serological testing for Hepatitis A virus (HAV) at ProvLab (March 23, 2011)
• Modification of Viral Testing on Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Samples (February 28, 2011)

North Zone

• Discontinuation of On-Site Creatine Kinase Testing (December 22, 2011)
• New Reference Ranges (December 22, 2011)
• Centralization of Laboratory Testing for Allergens (October 28, 2011)
• Troponin Assay – Upgrade and Reporting Changes (September 1, 2011)
• Change to Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae Test Method and Testing Laboratory (September 1, 2011)
• Anti-GAD65, Anti-Insulin Antibodies and Reverse T3 Testing (August 18, 2011)
• Centralization of laboratory testing for Anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA (ATTG) (August 15, 2011)
• Change in Specimen Collection Requirements (July 12, 2011)
• Trough (Pre-dose) and Peak (Post-dose) Vancomycin Range Changes (June 21, 2011)
• Standardization of Reference Ranges & Critical Values – pH, Blood Gases, Co-Oximetry; Reporting of Venous pH and Blood Gases (May 31, 2011)
• Trough (Pre-dose) Vancomycin Target Range Change (May 26, 2011)
• Unusual Vancomycin Measurements (April 19, 2011)
• Centralization of Laboratory Testing for Homocysteine, Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEAS) and Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) at DynaLIFEDx (March 24, 2011)

Edmonton Zone

• Centralization of Laboratory Testing for Allergens (October 28, 2011)
• Laboratory Testing with Routine Priority (September 30, 2011)
• Anti-GAD65, Anti-Insulin Antibodies and Reverse T3 Testing (August 18, 2011)
• Centralization of laboratory testing for Anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA (ATTG) (August 15, 2011)
• Change in Specimen Collection Requirements (July 12, 2011)
• Trough (Pre-dose) Vancomycin Target Range Change (May 26, 2011)
• Change in PTT Heparin Therapeutic Range Level Affecting Patient Care Orders (May 2, 2011)
• Change in PTT Reference and PTT Heparin Therapeutic Ranges at Edmonton Zone Inpatient Sites (May 2, 2011)
• Unusual Vancomycin Measurements (April 19, 2011)
• 2010 Antibiogram for University of Alberta Hospital and the Stollery Children’s Hospital (April 14, 2011)
• 2010 Antibiograms for the Edmonton Zone (excluding University of Alberta and Stollery Children’s Hospitals) and Northern Lights Health Centre (Fort McMurray) (March 29, 2011)
• CA19-9 and Celiac testing (March 28, 2011)
• Centralization of Laboratory Testing for Homocysteine, Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEAS) and Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) at DynaLIFEDx (March 24, 2011)
• Complete Blood Count and WBC Differential Reporting (CBC and CBCD) (March 15, 2011)
• Collection and Handling of Tissue Submitted for Suspect Lymphoma (February 16, 2011)

Central Zone

• On-Site Testing For STAT and Urgent Creatinine Test Requests (December 28, 2011)
• Reverse T3 Testing Discontinuation (November 14, 2011)
• Centralization of Laboratory Testing for Allergens (October 28, 2011)
• Urinalysis Reporting Changes Effective November 1, 2011 at 9:00 am (October 26, 2011)
• Urinalysis Changes Effective November 1, 2011 at 9:00 am – Red Deer (October 26, 2011)
• Urinalysis Changes Effective November 1, 2011 at 9:00 am (October 26, 2011)
• HbA1c – On-site Testing in Red Deer (September 26, 2011)
• Troponin Assay – Upgrade and Reporting Changes (September 1, 2011)
• Centralization of laboratory testing for Anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA (ATTG) (August 15, 2011)
• Transfer of Perinatal Autopsies to Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton (August 12, 2011)
• Change in Specimen Collection Requirements (July 12, 2011)
• Body Fluid Cell Count Reporting (July 5, 2011)
• Rubella IgG and Cortisol Testing (June 27, 2011)
• Trough (Pre-dose) and Peak (Post-dose) Vancomycin Range Changes (June 21, 2011)
• FSH, LH and Prolactin – Reference Range Changes (June 13, 2011)
• On-Site Chemistry Testing at Drumheller Health Centre (June 10, 2011)
• On-Site Chemistry Testing at Hanna Health Centre (June 10, 2011)
• Standardization of Reference Ranges & Critical Values – pH, Blood Gases, Co-Oximetry; Reporting of Venous pH and Blood Gases (May 31, 2011)
• On-Site Chemistry Testing - Stettler Hospital and Care Centre (May 16, 2011)
• On-Site Chemistry Testing- Three Hills Health Centre (May 2, 2011)
• Unusual Vancomycin Measurements (April 19, 2011)
• 2009/2010 Antibiogram for Central Zone – Former DTHR Sites (April 15, 2011)
• Centralization of Laboratory Testing for Homocysteine, Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEAS) and Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) at DynaLIFEDx (March 24, 2011)
• HgbA1c Testing (February 25, 2011)
• Quantitative D-Dimer Testing (February 3, 2011)

Calgary Zone

• Laboratory Bulletins

South Zone East

• Positive Blood Culture reporting (December 22, 2011)
• New Troponin T-High Sensitive Test (December 22, 2011)
• Reverse T3 Testing Discontinuation (November 14, 2011)
• Requirement to Armband Patients for Transfusion Medicine (July 5, 2011)
• E Delivery of Blood Bank and Pathology Results (June 30, 2011)
• White Blood Cell (WBC) Critical Values Notification (June 27, 2011)
• Cold Agglutinin Testing (June 22, 2011)
• Trough (Pre-dose) and Peak (Post-dose) Vancomycin Range Changes (June 21, 2011)
• Standardization of Reference Ranges & Critical Values – pH, Blood Gases, Co-Oximetry; Reporting of Venous pH and Blood Gases (May 31, 2011)
• 2010 Cumulative Antimicrobial Susceptibility Report (April 27, 2011)
• Therapeutic Phlebotomy Service (April 25, 2011)
• Therapeutic Phlebotomy Service (January 17, 2011)

South Zone West

• LB-37-11 Changes to Meditech OE Baseline Cardiac Panel (December 16, 2011)
• LB-36-11 Laboratory Holiday Hours of Operation (December 5, 2011)
• LB-35-11 Mobile Laboratory Collection Hours of Service During the Holiday Season (December 2, 2011)
• LB-34-11 Laboratory Renovations at Taber Hospital (November 15, 2011)
• Reverse T3 Testing Discontinuation (November 14, 2011)
• LB-33-11 Change to Specimen Handling for Fluid pH Specimens (November 2, 2011)
• LB-32-11 Slide Holders for Submission of Genital Smears to the Laboratory (October 25, 2011)
• LB-31-11 HbA1c Reporting Change (October 25, 2011)
• LB-30-11 Collection and Handling of Specimens Submitted for the Primary Diagnosis of Suspected Tissue Based Lymphoma (October 20, 2011)
• LB-29-11 Disposal of Expired Laboratory Supplies (October 17, 2011)
• LB-28-11 Reorganization of the Community Support Office (September 30, 2011)
• LB-27-11 Troponin Reporting Change (September 28, 2011)
• LB-26-11 Changes to Gentamicin Ordering (September 27, 2011)
• LB-25-11 Newborn Metabolic Screen (NMS) Collections (September 27, 2011)
• LB-24-11 Urine Microscopic Results After 3:00 p.m. (September 27, 2011)
• LB-23-11 Changes to Waiting Room for Laboratory Patients (September 26, 2011)
• LB-22-11 New Coagulation Analyzers (September 1, 2011)
• LB-21-11 D-dimer Testing at Rural Hospital Sites (revised November 10, 2011)
• LB-20-11 Chain of Custody Urine Drug Screen Collections for Employment (August 4, 2011)
• LB-19-11 Update to Corrected Report Procedure (July 26, 2011)
• LB-18-11 Temporary Change to Hours of Operation at Lethbridge Community Laboratory (July 20, 2011)
• LB-17-11 Update Laboratory and Microbiology Request Form 101940 (July 13, 2011)
• LB-16-11 Laboratory Orders for Linden View Facility in Taber (June 27, 2011)
• Trough (Pre-dose) and Peak (Post-dose) Vancomycin Range Changes (June 21, 2011)
• LB-15-11 Troponin Testing on Community Patients (June 6, 2011)
• Standardization of Reference Ranges & Critical Values – pH, Blood Gases, Co-Oximetry; Reporting of Venous pH and Blood Gases (May 31, 2011)
• LB-14-11 Vaginal Slide Labeling (May 27, 2011)
• LB-13-11 New Method For ESR Testing (May 25, 2011)
• LB-12-11 New Hematology Analyzers (May 16, 2011)
• LB-11-11 Glucose Tolerance Testing – Lower Fasting Limit (revised June 27, 2011)
• LB-10-11 Change to Analytical Method for Streptolysin O Antibody (April 14, 2011)
• LB-09-11 Change of Performing Site for Several Urine Screen Tests (April 12, 2011)
• LB-08-11 Referral of Stillbirth and Adult Autopsy Cases (April 11, 2011)
• LB-07-11 CKMB Discontinued (April 12, 2011)
• LB-06-11 New Reporting System for Thyroid Cytology (April 1, 2011)
• LB-05-11 ANA & ENA Referral Laboratory Testing Change (March 30, 2011)
• LB-04-11 Updating the Laboratory Guide to Services (GTS) (March 23, 2011)
• LB-03-11 Supplier Package Changes To Ova and Parasite (O&P) & Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) Stool Containers (March 21, 2011)
• LB-02-11 Referral Laboratory Change (March 15, 2011)
• LB-01-11 Change to Analytical Method for Estradiol (March 11, 2011)