Gastrointestinal Motility Lab

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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Description
Performs diagnostic motility testing which measures strength, coordination, and movement within the gastrointestinal tract.

We operate a 2 room lab. There is a dedicated RN per room to perform diagnostic motlity studies.

***Please note patients will not recieve a formal consultation with a physician. This lab is purely for diagnostic testing.***

Our testing is performed on an outpatient basis, which use manometry, pH impedance for people with the following possible concerns:

  • heartburn
  • reflux
  • non cardiac chest pain
  • problems swallowing
  • fecal incontinence
  • constipation

Our lab currently supports patients from Central Zone, Edmonton Zone, North Zone and North West Territories.


Affiliation: University of Alberta Hospital
Key Provider: gastroenterologists, registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility
No
Application Process
Service Access: By Appointment, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: Yes,

Professional referral required.

Once testing is complete it takes approximately 5-10 business days for results to be forwraded to referring provider




Waiting Period: Yes,

Due to the number of Motility Labs within Alberta (3) we have a longer waitlist than typical referred services. Our current waitlist is approximately 9 + months

Please Note: Our lab currently supports patients from Central Zone, Edmonton Zone, North Zone and North West Territories.


Telephone
780-407-6357
Fax
780-409-3774
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: N/A
Documents Required

Professional referral required.

Once testing is complete it takes approximately 5-10 business days for results to be forwraded to referring provider

Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Barrier-free parking available in parkade located on west side of Kaye Edmonton Clinic. Click here for more parking information.
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
August 14, 2024
Address
11400 University Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T6G 1Z1

This facility provides a range of healthcare services. There's no emergency department at this location.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Tue
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Wed
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Thu
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Fri
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Closed on statuatory (named) holidays