This information is provided to assist our clients in collecting high quality specimens that meet integrity guidelines and ensure accurate test results.
PLEASE NOTE: All specimens must be clearly labeled with 2 patient identifiers including full name AND date of birth or health card number
Testing not found here may be available via our send out program. For questions or comments about the linked directory please contact Margaret Green at
margaret.green@seymourhealth.ca
The measurement of uncertainty expresses the level of confidence a laboratory has in the utility of a test result. It also provides a measure of the expected variability in a laboratory result when a test is performed.
To obtain the measurement of uncertainty for each measure and performed at Seymour Health City Centre Laboratory, please call a laboratory technologist at 604-416-0903.
>0D
>3Y
>16Y
<55
<40
10-55
<55
<40
10-45
U/L
U/L
U/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
0-19Y
>19Y
<2.5
<2.0
<2.5
<2.0
mg/mmol Creat
mg/mmol Creat
1. Complete Laboratory requisition.
2. Ensure Phlebotomist's initials and date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. This is the test of choice if physician requests Albumin/Creatinine Ratio (ACR).
4. First morning specimen is preferred.
5. Do not collect during menses.
1. Complete the requisition.
2. Ensure full patient & physician demographic information is included.
3. Label sterile urine container with:
• full name of patient
• one other unique patient identifier (i.e. DOB and/or Medical Health Number)
• test name
• date & time of collection
0-6D
>6D
26-36
34-50
26-36
34-50
g/L
g/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
0-365D
>1Y
>9Y
>11Y
>13Y
>15Y
>20Y
>20Y
140-420
185-550
165-740
270-650
165-690
80-340
30-135
30-135
140-420
185-550
165-740
140-550
85-300
50-160
30-135
30-160
U/L
U/L
U/L
U/L
U/L
U/L
U/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
>1D
>2D
>3D
>4D
>5D
>15D
>90D
>91D
<136
<226
<271
<301
<260
<20
<20
<20
<136
<226
<271
<301
<260
<20
<20
<20
umol/L
umol/L
umol/L
umol/L
umol/L
umol/L
umol/L
umol/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
>0Y
<8 mg/L
<8 mg/L
g/L
g/L
g/L
g/L
g/L
g/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
0Y
1D
2D
8D
>16Y
>19Y
2.26-2.66
1.76-3.00
2.24-2.72
2.20-2.70
2.12-2.62
2.10-2.55
2.26-2.66
1.76-3.00
2.24-2.72
2.20-2.70
2.12-2.62
2.10-2.55
mmol/L
mmol/L
mmol/L
mmol/L
mmol/L
mmol/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure Phlebotomist's initials and date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
0-30D
>31D
98-113
95-107
98-113
95-107
mmol/L
mmol/L
1.Complete requisition.
2.Ensure Phlebotomist's initials and date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3.Request CL and CO2 as individual tests.
All
Normal: <5.17 mmol/L
Borderline: 5.17 - 6.18 mmol/L
High: > 6.19 mmol/L
Normal: < 5.17 mmol/L
Borderline: 5.17 – 6.18mmol/L
High:≥ 6.19 mmol/L
N/A
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
All
<4.4
<4.4
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. Allow blood to clot at room temperature for 30 minutes and separate by centrifugation.
1.Complete requisition.
2.Ensure Phlebotomist's initials and date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3.When CBC and A1C are ordered in a combination, collect two full 4 ml EDTA lavender tubes and assign a unique episode for the A1C.
0-90D
>90D
<500
40-275
<500
25-250
U/L
U/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
0Y
>1Y
>4Y
>7Y
>10Y
>14Y
≥19Y
10-90
10-50
10-60
30-60
40-90
45-115
60-115
10-90
10-50
10-60
30-60
40-90
30-105
40-95
umol/L
umol/L
umol/L
umol/L
umol/L
umol/L
umol/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure Phlebotomist's initials and date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
>0Y
<500
<500
ug/L FEU
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure Phlebotomist's initials and date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. Specimens must be tested same day as collection.
>51Y
>17Y
>6M
15-370
15-300
12-140
15-225
15-130
12-140
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
1. Complete Laboratory requisition.
2. Ensure Phlebotomist's initials and date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. Note: if Iron test is required, order FE separately under "other tests"
4. Hemolysis is unacceptable.
1M
>30D
10.0-20.0
10.0-40.0
10.0-20.0
10.0-40.0
pmol/L
pmol/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. Ensure applicable Thyroid Function box is marked and when required, a written justification/diagnosis is noted.
4. BC Laboratory Algorithm for Thyroid tests provided, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/practitioner-pro/bc-guidelines/thyroid-function-testing-appendix1.pdf.
All
Refer to the individual tests.
Refer to the individual tests.
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. Allow blood to clot at room temperature for 30 minutes and separate by centrifugation.
4. Fasting not required unless specifically requested.
0-30D
>31D
>60D
>3Y
>16Y
>19Y
18-371
12-220
7-44
7-38
<54
15-80
18-371
12-220
7-44
7-38
<38
10-55
U/L
U/L
U/L
U/L
U/L
U/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
>0Y
3.6-6.0
3.6-6.0
mmol/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure Phlebotomists initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. A fasting interval of at least 8-12 hours must precede this test.
4. If patient has been fasting for more than 12 hours, proceed with collection.
5. If the patient has been fasting for less than 8 hours, they must return another day.
6. Water is permitted according to thirst.
>0Y
<10.0
<10.0
mmol/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure Phlebotomist's initials and date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
>0Y
>3D
>20Y
2.6-6.0
3.3-11.0
3.6-11.0
2.6-6.0
3.3-11.0
3.6-11.0
mmol/L
mmol/L
mmol/L
1.Complete requisition.
2.Ensure the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
All
Low HDL Cholesterol < 1.04
High HDL Cholesterol ≥ 1.55
Low HDL Cholesterol < 1.04
High HDL Cholesterol ≥ 1.55
mmol/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. Allow blood to clot at room temperature for 30 minutes and separate by centrifugation.
>0Y
4.0-6.0%
4.0-6.0%
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
>0D
<45
<45
ng/L
1.Complete requisition.
2.Ensure Phlebotomist's initials and date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
>0Y
0-6
0-6
IU/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure the Phlebotomist’s initials and date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. Do not confuse with Qualitative hCG (Urine HCG)
0-6M
>6M
Not Established
0.9-1.1
Not Established
0.9-1.1
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure Phlebotomist's initials and date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. Indicate on requisition what anticoagulant, if any, patient is taking.
0-365D
>1Y
>14Y
4-18
4-25
7-32
4-18
4-25
7-32
umol/L
umol/L
umol/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. Note: if Total Iron Binding Capacity (or %SAT) test is required, order TIBC separately under "other tests"
4. Hemolysis is unacceptable.
>0Y
0.5-2.2
0.5-2.2
mmol/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure Phlebotomist's initials and date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
0-30D
>1M
>3M
>1Y
>7Y
>12Y
200-720
180-420
180-390
180-340
160-270
90-240
200-720
180-420
180-390
180-340
160-270
90-240
U/L
U/L
U/L
U/L
U/L
U/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure Phlebotomist's initials and date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. Hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable for analysis.
>0Y
0-393
0-393
U/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure Phlebotomist's initials and date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
Note: As per MSP requirements: Do not request Lipase if Amylase is also required.
All
The optimal non-HDL cholesterol level for intermediate and high risk individuals is less than or equal to 2.60 mmol/L
The optimal non-HDL cholesterol level for intermediate and high risk individuals is less than or equal to 2.60 mmol/L
mmol/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. Allow blood to clot at room temperature for 30 minutes and separate by centrifugation.
4. Not affected by the fasting status of the patient.
0-6M
>6M
Not Established
22-30
Not Established
22-30
-
s
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure Phlebotomist's initials and date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. Indicate on requisition what anticoagulant, if any, patient is taking.
0-30D
31-60D
>61D
3.7-5.9
4.1-5.3
3.5-5.0
3.7-5.9
4.1-5.3
3.5-5.0
mmol/L
mmol/L
mmol/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure Phlebotomist's initials and date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. Request Sodium and Potassium as individual tests.
0D - 49Y
50Y - 59Y
60Y - 69Y
>= 70Y
0 - 2.5 ug/L
0 - 3.5 ug/L
0 - 4.5 ug/L
0 - 6.5 ug/L
Not Performed
N/A
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
>0Y
135-145
135-145
mmol/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure Phlebotomist's initials and date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. Request Sodium and Potassium as individual tests.
0-30D
>30D
>6Y
0.60-10.00
0.30-6.0
0.34-4.82
0.60-10.00
0.30-6.0
0.34-4.82
mU/L
mU/L
mU/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. Ensure applicable Thyroid Function box is marked and when required, a written justification/diagnosis is noted.
4. BC Laboratory Algorithm for Thyroid tests provided, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/practitioner-pro/bc-guidelines/thyroid-function-testing-appendix1.pdf.
0-30D
>31D
>61D
<3Y
>19Y
17-24
19-24
16-23
21-29
22-31
17-24
19-24
16-23
21-29
22-31
mmol/L
mmol/L
mmol/L
mmol/L
mmol/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure Phlebotomist's initials and date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. Request CL and CO2 as individual tests.
>0D
45-73
45-73
umol/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. Note: if Iron test is required, order FE separately under "other tests"
4. Hemolysis is unacceptable.
0
>2D
>8D
>1Y
>3Y
>19Y
46-70
44-76
51-73
56-75
60-80
62-82
46-70
44-76
51-73
56-75
60-80
62-82
g/L
g/L
g/L
g/L
g/L
g/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
Healthcare Practitioner review and follow the collection requirements as per PHSA COVID-19 Testing Guidelines
Healthcare Practitioner to collect the following specimen type using the approved container: COVID19 Collection Containers
All
Normal: < 1.70
Borderline high: 1.70-2.25
High: 2.26 - 5.64
Very high: ≥ 5.65
Normal: < 1.70
Borderline high: 1.70-2.25
High: 2.26 - 5.64
Very high: ≥ 5.65
mmol/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
3. Fasting not required unless specifically requested. If requested, print patient instructions for patient to follow.
4. Allow blood to clot at room temperature for 30 minutes and separate by centrifugation.
>0Y
2.0-8.2
2.0-8.2
mmol/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
0-16Y
>17Y
>19Y
120-320
200-420
208-428
120-320
130-340
155-357
umol/L
umol/L
umol/L
1. Complete requisition.
2. Ensure that the Phlebotomist’s initials and the date and time of collection are also noted on the requisition.
This policy outlines the process used to identify a specimen as unsuitable for testing.
