What is APL in Alberta?
About. Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services (AHS), delivering high-quality, responsive diagnostic lab services to Albertans, across our healthcare system. Learn More.
Who can order lab tests in Alberta?
Laboratory Services provides collection of blood and body fluids for tests ordered by your doctor or healthcare provider. For information on service restrictions or to book an appointment, visit APL Appointments & Booking.
Who owns Calgary lab Services?
the CRHA
The CLS began as a public–private partnership with the private laboratory (MDS-Kasper) owning 50.1%. Ironically, the minor partner (CRHR), owning 49.9%, was the primary customer of the new laboratory (nb: 10 years later, the CRHA bought out the private holdings and CLS became a wholly owned subsidiary of the CRHA).
Is APL private?
Is APL Private? APL is a publically-funded organization.
Does AHS own DynaLife?
It is locally-managed and partly owned by its American partner company—South-Carolina headquartered Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp), who acquired Dynacare in 2002. DynaLife has over a thousand employees working at its central laboratory in Edmonton, and in over 26 patient care centres in northern Alberta.
How do I set up a lab appointment in Alberta?
To book an appointment call the Patient Appointment Line at 403-770-5136 Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM-5:30 PM or online at www.albertaprecisionlabs.ca and clicking “Appointments” and then “Book Appointment”.
Is APL part of AHS?
Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services (AHS). APL officially became an organization September 1, 2018.
When was Alberta Precision Labs created?
In 2018, Alberta Public Laboratories (APL) was formed through the transition of four Alberta legacy laboratory organizations into one provincial wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services (AHS).