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Changes to Urinalysis Platform – September 2021

LifeLabs is upgrading our macroscopic and microscopic urinalysis instrumentation at our labs in British Columbia and Ontario, starting September 2021.
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Change to ordering process for ANA & ENA tests in BC effective August 8, 2021

Previously, ANA and ENA could be ordered separately or together. Moving forward, ENA testing will not be conducted unless the patient has a positive A...
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Urine Urobilinogen/Bilirubin

**Discontinuation of Tests** URINE BILIRUBIN AND UROBILINOGEN will be discontinued as of June 14, 2021. Please request serum liver function test(s) i...
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ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME

**Update on Turn Around Times** Due to supplier issues, we are currently experiencing a delay in turnaround time for ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME t...
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Creatinine Reagent Lot Positive Bias – Resolution

On March 3rd 2021, LifeLabs sent a memo to all clients informing them of a positive bias on the serum creatinine assay, causing a positive shift of up...
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FastTRK Testing Program

FastTRK is a clinical testing program for the diagnosis of NTRK gene fusions. Funded by Bayer Inc., this is a complimentary service for clinicians to ...
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Creatinine Reagent Lot Positive Bias Update

A new creatinine reagent was started at all LifeLabs sites in BC on March 11, 2021. Creatinine and eGFR results are now similar to values reported pr...
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Creatinine Reagent Lot Positive Bias.

LifeLabs has recently become aware of a positive bias on the serum creatinine assay. Test results for serum creatinine are an average of 8 umol/L hig...
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Change to C-Reactive protein testing methodology

Effective April 4th, 2021 LifeLabs will introduce a new methodology for C- Reactive Protein (CRP) testing. The new method shows improved accuracy and ...
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Effective Mar 01, 2021, LifeLabs will be performing vitamin A and E testing in-house.

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LifeLabs Releases 2020 Community Report: Inspired by Purpose
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LifeLabs’ COVID-19 response management in communications wins 2021 G...
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LifeLabs completes over 2 million COVID-19 molecular tests
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25 May, 2021
LifeLabs partners with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion...
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14 May, 2021
LifeLabs Recognized on Forbes Canada’s Best Employers 2021 List
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7 May, 2021
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Excellence in Clinical Teaching and Supervision Award from Michener In...
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Important news for our customers
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LifeLabs Expands FlyClearâ„¢ Pre-Departure Testing in British Columbia
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15 April, 2021
LifeLabs partners with Fionet Rapid Response Group to implement COVID-...
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LifeLabs celebrates National Medical Laboratory Week
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LifeLabs Launches Vulnerability Disclosure Program with Bugcrowd
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