Electromyography Service   at
South Health Campus
Estimated time to routine appointment: Within 9 months
Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Electromyography is a diagnostic procedure that evaluates the health condition of muscles and the nerve cells that control them.The test involves low electrical stimulation of the nerves using electrode stickers or may involve a thin needle to be inserted directly into a muscle which records the electrical activity in that muscle. Testing is performed by a doctor who is assisted by a technologist.
Electromyography is a diagnostic procedure that evaluates the health condition of muscles and the nerve cells that control them.The test involves low electrical stimulation of the nerves using electrode stickers or may involve a thin needle to be inserted directly into a muscle which records the electrical activity in that muscle. Testing is performed by a doctor who is assisted by a technologist.
ROUTINE REFERRAL PROCESS
Non-Connect Care Users: Complete a Referral form and fax to the central booking office using the contact information in this profile. Incomplete forms will be returned.

Connect Care Users: Use the Ambulatory Referral order to the respective specialty in Connect Care. Incomplete referrals will be returned.

All referrals are triaged by the EMG physician group. Referrals will be triaged as one of the following:
  • Simple (expected wait time within 3 months)
  • Moderate (expected wait time within 6 months)
  • Complex/Neuromuscular (expected wait time within 8-10 months)
Non-Connect Care Users: Complete a Referral form and fax to the central booking office using the contact information in this profile. Incomplete forms will be returned.

Connect Care Users: Use the Ambulatory Referral order to the respective specialty in Connect Care. Incomplete referrals will be returned.

All referrals are triaged by the EMG physician group. Referrals will be triaged as one of the following:
  • Simple (expected wait time within 3 months)
  • Moderate (expected wait time within 6 months)
  • Complex/Neuromuscular (expected wait time within 8-10 months)
URGENT REFERRAL PROCESS
Urgent referrals should be marked as such on the requisition. All referrals are triaged by the EMG physician group.
Urgent referrals should be marked as such on the requisition. All referrals are triaged by the EMG physician group.
EMERGENCY REFERRAL PROCESS
Direct patients to the nearest Emergency Department if they are experiencing a serious illness or injury. Patients with potentially life threatening conditions should immediately phone 9-1-1.  If an emergency consult is required, providers can call RAAPID NORTH (patients north of Red Deer) at 1-800-282-9911 or 780-735-0811 or RAAPID SOUTH (patients in and south of Red Deer) at 1-800-661-1700 or 403-944-4486
Direct patients to the nearest Emergency Department if they are experiencing a serious illness or injury. Patients with potentially life threatening conditions should immediately phone 9-1-1.  If an emergency consult is required, providers can call RAAPID NORTH (patients north of Red Deer) at 1-800-282-9911 or 780-735-0811 or RAAPID SOUTH (patients in and south of Red Deer) at 1-800-661-1700 or 403-944-4486
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL SERVICE DETAILS
A nerve conduction and EMG test is for nerves and muscles. The test is performed by a Physician who is assisted by a technologist and takes from 30-60 minutes. More complex studies may take up to 3 hours. The test involved low electrical stimulation of the nerves and may involve a thin needle to be inserted in some muscles.
A nerve conduction and EMG test is for nerves and muscles. The test is performed by a Physician who is assisted by a technologist and takes from 30-60 minutes. More complex studies may take up to 3 hours. The test involved low electrical stimulation of the nerves and may involve a thin needle to be inserted in some muscles.
COMMUNICATION PROCESS
  • Communication of referral receipt to referral source will occur within 7 calendar days.
  • Communication of appointment details or wait list status to patient and referral source will occur within 14 calendar days.
  • Communication of initial appointment outcomes to referral source will occur within 14 calendar days.
 
PHONE
403-956-3544 (EMG Lab-SHC)
403-943-5462 (EMG Booking Office)
FAX
403-219-0967 (Centralized Booking Office)
REFERRAL FAX
403-219-0967
CLICK + TO VIEW REFERRAL GUIDELINES
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Routine Reason for Referral
Access Targets convey the clinically appropriate timeframe patients should be seen within, by reason for referral and priority level.
Access Target
Required Information/Investigations
Timing
Additional Details
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Electromyography
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month
Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Describe clinical symptoms, reason for referral.
 
Within 1 month
EMG
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Nerve conduction study
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month
Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Describe clinical symptoms, reason for referral.
 
Within 1 month
NCS
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Urgent Reason for Referral
Access Targets convey the clinically appropriate timeframe patients should be seen within, by reason for referral and priority level.
Access Target
Required Information/Investigations
Timing
Additional Details
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Electromyography
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month
Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Describe current clinical symptoms, include reason for urgent referral.
 
Within 1 month
EMG
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Nerve conduction study
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month
Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Describe current clinical symptoms, include reason for urgent referral.
 
Within 1 month
NCS
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
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MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES
No later than 1 week prior to the appointment the patient must phone (403)943-5462 to confirm their appointment. Unconfirmed appointments will be cancelled.

To reschedule or cancel an appointment, please contact (403) 943-5462 at least 48hours (2days) prior to the appointment. Failure to provide cancellation notice 48hours in advance will result in the appointment being considered a no-show. Referring physicians will be notified of all no-shows, and two no-shows will result in a requirement for the physician to submit a new referral.
No later than 1 week prior to the appointment the patient must phone (403)943-5462 to confirm their appointment. Unconfirmed appointments will be cancelled.

To reschedule or cancel an appointment, please contact (403) 943-5462 at least 48hours (2days) prior to the appointment. Failure to provide cancellation notice 48hours in advance will result in the appointment being considered a no-show. Referring physicians will be notified of all no-shows, and two no-shows will result in a requirement for the physician to submit a new referral.
 
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
   
 
ADDRESS
Clinic 5F, 5 Floor Outpatient Wing
4448 Front Street SE
Calgary Alberta
T3M 1M4
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
 
DIRECTIONS
This service is located on the 5th floor of the South Health Campus in the EEG/EMG Lab. From the parkade, take the Forest elevators to level 1 and then the T1 Tower elevators to level 5. As you exit on level 5, turn right down the hallway, and then left at the end. Proceed to the end of the hallway to the reception desk for the EEG/EMG Lab.
This service is located on the 5th floor of the South Health Campus in the EEG/EMG Lab. From the parkade, take the Forest elevators to level 1 and then the T1 Tower elevators to level 5. As you exit on level 5, turn right down the hallway, and then left at the end. Proceed to the end of the hallway to the reception desk for the EEG/EMG Lab.
 
PHONE
403-956-3544 (EMG Lab-SHC)
403-943-5462 (EMG Booking Office)
 
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Parking is available in the underground parkade on level P1. Take the Forest elevators to Level 1 and then the T1 Tower elevators to Level 5. As you exit on Level 5, turn right down the hallway, and then left at the end. At the end of the hallway is the reception desk for the EEG/EMG lab (Clinic 5F).
Parking is available in the underground parkade on level P1. Take the Forest elevators to Level 1 and then the T1 Tower elevators to Level 5. As you exit on Level 5, turn right down the hallway, and then left at the end. At the end of the hallway is the reception desk for the EEG/EMG lab (Clinic 5F).
 
EMAIL
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
 
PARKING MAP
There is no parking map available for this site
There is no parking map available for this site
 
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
Yes

This facility is wheelchair accessible.


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