Updated measles lab pathway

Alberta Precision Laboratories has updated its measles specimen collection pathway to include zone-specific contacts, among other things. Read the lab bulletin.

Meanwhile, measles immunity (IgG) testing for immunity on stored prenatal bloods from pregnant patients can be requested by completing a fax add-on request available at ProLab Add On Test Fax (AHS.ca). Get more details.

Primary care providers can also refer to a measles resources document compiled by AHS. It consolidates information from several sources and references symptoms, complications, prevention and control. Read the document.

The latest on measles exposures is documented online, including a recent case in Claresholm.

A reminder that all practitioners in the Calgary Zone are advised to consider measles in under-vaccinated individuals presenting with a febrile illness. Locally acquired cases may not have a known source.

Appointments for immunization are available within the week across the zone. A measles hotline is available at 1.844.944.3434.

Physicians can also report suspected and probable cases to the physician reporting line at 1.844.343.0971 (option No. 1).