Reporting Time And Stat Testing

This Web site lists the average time (in working days) required for results to be available after receipt of a specimen. Generally, results for tests listed with a one day turn around time can be reported same day.

Results that may have significant and immediate impact on patient management are phoned or sent by auto FAX as they become available. To reduce reporting time, all results can be returned by auto FAX or through an HL7 compliant interface.

Many tests offered by HICL can be provided on an urgent basis with prior notification to do this efficiently. You may be asked to arrange for transportation directly to the performing site to expedite testing. Contact HICL Customer Service at (416) 422-3000 (888) 285-7817 ext. 300 or info@hicl.on.ca during regular business hours to request urgent service or to obtain further information. Outside regular business hours, your call will be directed to an on-call staff. Include a phone number on the Requisition where urgent results can be phoned.

Results Reporting

Reference values stated in this Web site apply to adult populations unless otherwise stated; pediatric, geriatric or other reference ranges may be available on request. Reference values will be updated regularly when methods change or new clinical data becomes available. Correct and up-to-date interpretation guidelines are indicated on each Patient Report for each test reported. Changes in assay methods, reference ranges or reporting units will be flagged on Reports; these changes may only be indicated at the time a change is made.

Results and reference ranges are reported in SI units. Factors to convert results in SI units to/from traditional units are provided for your information. The Conversion Factor field my be labeled NA if the information is Not Available or a conversion factor is Not Applicable.

Generally, results that may have significant and immediate impact on patient management are phoned as they become available. Results will be reported in a hard copy, including confirmation of phoned results. Alternatively, results may be sent by auto FAX or reported directly to your laboratory system via an HL7 compliant interface. Interim Reports may be issued until a Final Report with all results is available.

Results are not be to used for medico-legal purposes.