The BCCDC Public Health Laboratory provides diagnostic and environmental testing.
To order a sample container, or a requistion form for a particular program, use the
Sample Container Order form.
If you are using Google Chrome and having trouble emailing your order form, you might need to disable the built-in PDF viewer.
- Open Chrome and type chrome://plugins/ in the address bar
- Scroll down the list until you see the option “Chrome PDF Viewer” and click Disable.
To add a new provider or to change existing provider information in our Laboratory Information System, use the
Provider Change Request form.
For complete information on lab test ordering procedures, processing information, specimen collection instructions, handling and transport instructions as well as all forms, see the eLab Handbook.
Requests for testing must be submitted on a PHSA Laboratory requisition. Electronic requests through an approved Reference Laboratory interface are exempt. All requisitions must be filled out as described in the Guideline document (link).
To submit a clinical specimen to our labs, use the appropriate requisition form listed below. Please follow the instructions on each form.
Requisition
Testing Information
- For testing of isolates suspected of harbouring a CPO gene
Requisition
Food Poisoning Investigation
Requisition
- For the 2021/2022 season we are NOT asking facilities/institutions to submit the lab ILI form.
Requisition
Note: Use for Influenza testingFood Poisoning Investigation
Requisition
Food Quality Check
Requisition
Water Testing
Requisition
