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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | ECG - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | ECG | ||
| Reference Interval: | Not applicable. For more information, contact the APL Calgary Zone Division Head for Clinical Pathology at 403-770-3756 or 1-800-661-3450. | ||
| Performing Site: | Refer to Additional Test Information | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Testing is performed at all Patient Service Centres. Appointments are strongly recommended. Calgary Zone does not distribute ECG reports for ECGs that have not been collected by APL Calgary Zone staff. Electrocardiogram Protocol: Please note that patients suspected of having an acute coronary syndrome or serious arrhythmia should be sent to the nearest hospital emergency department. STAT ECGs are not available. A Priority Interpretation (PI) is available for patients requiring an urgent report. PI ECG reporting will be available from our default reader within 2-3 hours. If other cardiologist is designated to read PI ECG, reporting arrangements are the responsibility of the requesting physician. ECG Escalation Process: Patients exhibiting any one of the following high risk interpretive phrases will automatically be escalated to a Priority Interpretation by our default reader:
RRL: If patients arrive at outpatient labs with CLS requisitions for ECG testing, refer the patient to their nearest Patient Service Centre. | ||
