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Centralization of CBC testing in the Okanagan
Effective July 8th, 2024, all CBC samples collected in South Okanagan will be directed to and processed at our Kelowna Laboratory. It is anticipated that this change will have minimal to no impact on current turn- around-time and reporting. In situations of inclement weather or if a STAT CBC result is required, healthcare providers in South Okanagan are advised to direct patients to the nearest hospital laboratory. Click this text for Partner Update.
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Discontinuation of Post-vasectomy testing: Penticton - Ellis St. Laboratory and Health Services Centre
Beginning July 8th, post-vasectomy testing will no longer be available at our Penticton - Ellis St. Laboratory and Health Services Centre. Going forward, post-vasectomy samples will only be received at the Dynacare Kelowna - Leon Ave. Click to see the full Partner Update.
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NEW Dynacare Vernon Collection Centre
NEW Vernon Laboratory and Health Services Centre location 102-5240 Anderson Way opening Monday, April 8th. Click to read more
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Testing Update: Implementation of Infectious Diarrhea Panel and FecalSwab Collection Devices for Detection of Enteric Pathogens
Effective by end December, 2023, stool culture (i.e., routine stool C&S) will be replaced by the Infectious Diarrhea Panel (IDP) test, which is a molecular test capable of simultaneously detecting the majority of bacterial, viral, and parasitic causes of infectious diarrhea from a single sample. Click for more information.
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Valley Medical Laboratories has expanded our services to include Keremeos
We have a NEW Laboratory and Health Services Centre in Keremeos. This will be by appointment only. Click here to learn more about the location.
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Important Information for Healthcare Practitioners
RE: Prenatal Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Screening Effective August 1st, 2023 antimicrobial susceptibility testing will no longer be routinely performed on Group B Streptococcus (GBS). Beta-hemolytic streptococci (e.g., Group A, B, C, G streptococci) are intrinsically susceptible to penicillin. Susceptibility testing will only be performed on Group B Streptococcus when it is indicated on the requisition that the patient is allergic to Penicillin.
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Valley Medical Laboratories enters acquisition agreement with Dynacare
The agreement is effective May 1, 2023. Staff, Patients and Health Care Providers can expect business as usual. Please click for more information.
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Semen Analysis Updates at Valley Medical Laboratories
As part of our commitment to quality, the staff at Valley Medical Laboratories (VML) enthusiastically announce the roll-out of our new automated semen analysis analyzer (SQA system from Medical Electronic Systems) effective January 16, 2023.
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Medical Laboratory Assistant Training Program
This program is designed to be completed in conjunction with the Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning, MLA Certification. Click to learn more.
Proudly serving Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley since 1969
Valley Medical Laboratories will continue to provide superior laboratory services to customers, patients and the healthcare community including collection and testing across an expansive network of 14 locations in the Okanagan Valley conveniently situated in Osoyoos, Penticton, Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, Winfield, Vernon, and Lumby
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