Lab Formulary Committee

Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) has established a multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder Laboratory Formulary Committee (LFC) to oversee streamlined processes for the assessment and adoption of new diagnostic tests across Alberta. The LFC aims to accelerate the value-based integration of new laboratory tests within appropriate clinical context of use while reducing variation in test utilization.

Through this work, APL seeks to ensure that healthcare providers and patients have access to laboratory testing and result information that is appropriate, equitable, and sustainable. These efforts support improved patient outcomes, high-quality care, and the long-term financial sustainability of the healthcare system in Alberta.

Lab Formulary Intake Request

Requests may be submitted to the Lab Formulary Committee to add, expand, substitute, remove or restrict publicly funded laboratory tests.

To submit a proposal to LFC:

1. Review the LFC Intake Request Process
2. Complete the Lab Formulary Intake Request Form
3. Review the following supporting frameworks, which inform LFC decision making:
   • Rapid Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Prioritization Framework
   • Assessment Framework for Cancer Biomarkers

These frameworks provide structured guidance to support evidence-based recommendations for diagnostic test adoption in Alberta.

If you have any questions or would like more information, contact lab.formulary@ahs.ca.