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Update to chemical and microscopic urinalysis instrumentation – British Columbia
Overview The Dynacare vision is to be Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader. Effective August 10th, 2026, Dynacare will update the instrumentation for chemical and microscopic urinalysis. As a result, there will be several changes to reporting. Details Dynacare will implement urinalysis testing using the Sysmex UN3000 which includes the Clinitek Novus for chemical urinalysis and the Sysmex UF-5000 and UD-10 for microscopic urinalysis. Click for further details.
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Changes to CBC Instrumentation – British Columbia
The complete blood count (CBC) is a commonly ordered blood test that assesses the cells in your blood providing a comprehensive overview of your overall health. Dynacare’s vision is to be Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader. Effective May 25, 2026, Dynacare will be updating the instrumentation for CBC testing. Click to see the full update.
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British Columbia Healthcare providers assessing patients for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC), and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) infection.
Dynacare currently offers nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) for CT, GC, and TV collected from genital sites and urine using Hologic Panther assays. Effective December 2025, Dynacare will accept samples collected from the rectum and pharynx for CT and GC testing and will also accept male urine samples for TV testing.
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We’re Improving Your Visit Experience
We’re currently upgrading our systems to better serve you. As we roll out these improvements, our staff may need a little extra time as we get used to the changes. We truly appreciate your patience and kindness during this transition — thank you for bearing with us as we work to make your experience even better.
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Service Update: Addition of Targets for Infectious Diarrhea Panel (IDP) Testing – Blastocystis hominis, Dientamoeba fragilis, astrovirus, and sapovirus
Effective December 2025, Dynacare will test and report results lastocystis hominis, Dientamoeba fragilis, astrovirus, and sapovirus from fecal specimens submitted for IDP assessment. Action Required Healthcare providers should be aware of the change; however, no specific action is required.
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Transition of the Diabetic Program & Diabetic Protocol to Standing Orders
Dynacare (formerly Valley Medical Labs) is pleased to announce a transition from the Diabetic Program and Diabetic Protocol to standing orders, which aligns with provincial policy. Click to download the full PDF.
Your test results are available online via my ehealth. This service, managed by Excelleris Technologies, a trusted service provider to Health Care in B.C., offers a fast and secure method for people registered with my ehealth to receive their lab test results online as soon as the results are released from the laboratory.