The BCCDC Public Health Laboratory provides diagnostic and environmental testing.
To order a sample container, or a requisition form for a particular program, use the
Sample Container Order form (PDF).
Trouble emailing the 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 (PDF). Pharmacists have a separate process as outlined here.
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.
Carbapenemase-producing organisms
Gastrointestinal diseases
Mycobacteriology/tuberculosis
Virology
Note: use for influenza and influenza-like illness testing
Zoonotic diseases & emerging pathogens
Food poisoning investigation
