Operators must complete the application form for new requisitions and submit it along with a copy of the requisition. PLMS works with lab operators to offer advice on requisition design.

Supporting documents

• Application Form - New Requisition  (PDF)
  

Submit forms and requisitions via email to requisitions@phsa.ca

Operators must complete the application form to amend an existing requisition and submit it along with a copy of the requisition. Laboratory Services is available to offer advice on requisition design.

Supporting documents

• Application Form - Request to Amend an Approved Requisition (PDF)
  

Please submit forms and requisitions via email at requisitions@phsa.ca

The Ministry of Health maintains three standard outpatient laboratory requisitions. Laboratory operators may publish their own branded versions of these requisitions.

Stakeholders can make requests for changes to the standard requisitions by completing and submitting a change request application.

We will review and adjudicate requests against the established criteria and advise applicants of the outcome. We will incorporate approved requests during the next revision cycle.

Supporting documents

• Standard Outpatient Laboratory Requisition - HLTH 1901 (PDF)
• Standard Outpatient Laboratory Requisition for Maternity Care - HLTH 1935  (PDF)
  
• Standard Outpatient Laboratory Requisition for Pharmacists - HLTH 1946  (PDF)
• Change Request Application Form - Standard Outpatient Laboratory Requisitions  (PDF)

Please submit forms and requisitions via email at requisitions@phsa.ca

The Provincial Anatomical Pathology Advisory Comittee, in collaboration with the Anatomical Pathology Services of the Health Authorities, has introduced a standardized provincial requisition for requesting pathology consultation services across BC. 

Please replace your previous pathology requisitions with the current updated requisition form. 

Clinicians may request changes to the standard requisition by completing and submitting a change request application form.   The Advisory Comittee, along with the Anatomical Pathology Services of the Health Authorities, will review and evaluate these requests against the established criteria and notify applicants of the outcome. Approved changes will be incorporated during the next revision cycle. 

Please submit change request forms via email to requisitions@phsa.ca

Supporting documents

• Provincial Anatomic Pathology Consultation Requisition (PDF)
  
• Change Request Application Form - Provincial AP Consultation Requisition(PDF)

Effective January 1, 2024, the Minister of Health approved the Provincial Standing Order Policy to define requirements and guidelines for standing orders requested by referring practitioners.

The maximum time period for any standing order is twelve (12) months. In addition to the information that is required for a requisition form, a standing order must include the expected frequency of testing and the duration of the standing order.

Supporting documents

• Provincial Standing Order Policy (PDF)
• Standing Order Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)