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Change to hepatitis serology and Lp(a) testing (British Columbia)

Testing for Lp(a) and several hepatitis serology tests, including anti-HAV IgM, anti-HBc total, anti-HBs, and HBsAg screen, that were previously sent to LifeLabs, will be tested in house, using different methodology, as of February 24th, 2025. There will be no changes in confirmation testing. Samples that report positive for anti-HAV IgM or HBsAg will be sent to BCCDC for confirmation testing, as previous.
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.

HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

**Discontinuation Notice – Invitae NIPT Specimen Collections**
New competitive Pricing for Harmony Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening (NIPT) by Dynacare
May, 2023
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**Important Bulletin for Physicians**
Serum Creatinine Levels Update – April 5, 2021 – Download PDF
Serum Creatinine Levels – March 3, 2021 – Download PDF

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Change to hepatitis serology and Lp(a) testing (British Columbia)

Important Information for Healthcare Practitioners

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Forms & Requisitions

Valley Labs Basics

Kelowna Diabetes Program

Mobile Collections Information

Mobile Collections Requisition

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PHSA Serology

Canadian Blood Services (CBS)

Tests with Special Requirements or Limited by Location

HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

Change to hepatitis serology and Lp(a) testing (British Columbia)

Important Information for Healthcare Practitioners

HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

Forms & Requisitions

Valley Labs Basics

Kelowna Diabetes Program

Mobile Collections Information Mobile Collections Requisition For all Other Requisitions PHSA Serology Canadian Blood Services (CBS) Tests with Special Requirements or Limited by Location

Mobile Collections Information

Mobile Collections Requisition

For all Other Requisitions

PHSA Serology

Canadian Blood Services (CBS)

Tests with Special Requirements or Limited by Location