Lumbar Puncture Clinic

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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Description
This clinic is provided as a means of determining a diagnosis (ruling in or out).

This is a procedure clinic for a lumbar puncture. The patient will be educated, consent form signed and then will change into gown. The physician will collect a specimen of cerebrospinal (CSF) fluid from the lower back area, with the assistance of clinic staff. The physician will follow up with results at a later date. The patient will be assessed and cared for until discharge. Post procedure care and instructions will be provided.


Key Provider: doctors, registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility
N/A
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: N/A


Waiting Period: Yes,

These are non urgent referrals, wait time 4-6 weeks.


Telephone
780-735-4450
Telephone
780-735-4451
Fax
780-735-4525
Languages
Interpreters / Translators
Fees
Fee: N/A
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Elevators
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
April 11, 2024
Address
10240 Kingsway NW
Edmonton, AB, T5H 3V9

This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department.


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Hours of Operation
Fri
08:00 AM to 11:30 AM