AHS is asking Albertans to delay non-urgent blood testing due to a temporary shortage of disposable vials used to collect blood test samples across the province..“Supplies of the vials are tight globally due to ongoing shortages of medical-grade plastics, and AHS is experiencing a short-term supply shortage after a recent order was not filled by our primary supplier,” said AHS in a release..The shortage affects vials used for the most commonly ordered blood tests including complete blood count, complete blood count with differential, and hemoglobin A1C..“We are working with our vendors to have urgent shipments sent as soon as possible, and are investigating whether alternate supplies we have in stock may be used for these tests.”.AHS said Alberta Precision Laboratories has communicated with physicians and other partner organizations to inform them of the supply issue and request they limit orders of non-urgent blood tests for the coming weeks until supplies are replenished..“At this time, patients with outstanding lab test requisitions are also encouraged to consult their physicians to determine if their non-urgent blood tests could be safely delayed until further notice,” said AHS..Melanie Risdon is a reporter with the Western Standard.,.mrisdon@westernstandardonline.com
AHS is asking Albertans to delay non-urgent blood testing due to a temporary shortage of disposable vials used to collect blood test samples across the province..“Supplies of the vials are tight globally due to ongoing shortages of medical-grade plastics, and AHS is experiencing a short-term supply shortage after a recent order was not filled by our primary supplier,” said AHS in a release..The shortage affects vials used for the most commonly ordered blood tests including complete blood count, complete blood count with differential, and hemoglobin A1C..“We are working with our vendors to have urgent shipments sent as soon as possible, and are investigating whether alternate supplies we have in stock may be used for these tests.”.AHS said Alberta Precision Laboratories has communicated with physicians and other partner organizations to inform them of the supply issue and request they limit orders of non-urgent blood tests for the coming weeks until supplies are replenished..“At this time, patients with outstanding lab test requisitions are also encouraged to consult their physicians to determine if their non-urgent blood tests could be safely delayed until further notice,” said AHS..Melanie Risdon is a reporter with the Western Standard.,.mrisdon@westernstandardonline.com
