Home Collections

Eligibility

DynaLIFE is pleased to offer Laboratory Home Collection Service as a temporary solution for those patients who are medically housebound and physically unable to leave their residence for any appointment or activity. Laboratory home collections should not be requested for patients who can use DATS or other means of transportation. Our patient care centres are wheelchair accessible.

To ensure efficient use of resources, patients are required to meet specific eligibility requirements.

This assessment must be made by the physician.

Forms

Please complete and fax the Requisition to 780-452-5294.

Download Requisitions

All test orders (both original and any changes) must originate from the primary care physician.

Resources

Minimum requisition entry requirements

General Requisition Completion Aid

For home collections, if applicable, please include name and telephone number of alternate contact on the requisition.

Tube guide for home care

Order of Draw — Blood specimens

Tests that cannot be collected using the Laboratory Home Collections Service

Some tests cannot be collected in a home environment because special collection or processing equipment is required or specimens must be tested immediately due to limited specimen stability.

Home Collections

Eligibility

Specimen Transportation

Forms

Resources