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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: | Stillbirth Investigation Protocol (Medicine Hat & Area) - South Zone | ||
| Primary Container: | See Collection Information Below | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Maternal testing: On admission: Culture, Vaginal (CUGEN) vaginal swab for culture and sensitivity Urinalysis (UA) for culture and sensitivity Drug Screen, Urine (DSUR1) Blood work: Anti-cardio lipids (CARDABQL) Anti-phospholipids (CARDABQL) Anti-nuclear Antibody (ANA) Lupus Type Inhibitor/anticoagulant (THROMS) Viral studies (TORCH) Syphilis (SYPH) Hepatitis B screen (HBSAGRO) Anti-SSA RO, anti-SSB La (ENA) Rheumatoid factor (RF) Complete Blood Count (CBC) Prothrombin Time (PT)/INR (INR) Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time/APTT (PTT) Fibrinogen (FIB) Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Type and screen (TS) Fetal maternal blood screen (FMBS) if positive lab orders Kleihauer-Betke (KBFB) C-reactive protein (CRP) Creatinine (CREA) Hemoglobin A1C (HBA1C) Electrolytes (LYTE) Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) Glucose, Random (GLUR) Fetal Testing: Swab maternal side of placenta for culture and sensitivity (includes listeria) see Culture, Genital – Medicine Hat and Area (CUGEN) Mycoplasma Genital Culture/Urea Plasma, (MYCGCU) see Mycoplasma Infections Swab fetal armpit for culture and sensitivity (includes listeria) see Culture, Genital – Medicine Hat and Area (CUGEN) Mycoplasma Genital Culture/Urea Plasma, (MYCGCU) see Mycoplasma Infections Cytogenetics Studies – Placenta sent fresh to lab for pathology and/or cytogenetics if required. See Cytogenetics, Constitutional – Tissues See Cord blood (CORD) If autopsy is requested refer to Autopsy, fetal (<20 weeks) or Autopsy, fetal (>20 weeks) Requisitions/Forms: • Laboratory Requisition • Microbiology Requisition • Histology Request Form (indicate what testing/sampling has already been performed on the specimen if sample is being sent for Histology) (Provincial form in development) •Requisition for Constitutional Cytogenetics Services - Karyotype, FISH and RAD (Calgary Laboratory) (full patient history required) • Serology and Molecular Testing Requisition (Cross-site) • Consent for Autopsy | ||
| Processing: | Cytogenetic studies are time sensitive; therefore pathologist would be contacted. The Laboratory will pack the specimens and requisitions, and notify referral lab and arrange for courier. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Anatomical Pathology, Hematology, TM, Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Brooks Health Centre, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, July 9, 2019 | ||
