Immunology Referral
The Immunology Clinic is the specialized referral centre for immune system disorders in BC and the Yukon.
We diagnose and treat children and youth with suspected or confirmed inborn errors of immunity (a group of genetic disorders that affect the immune system) and secondary immune deficiencies. We assess patients that the Provincial Newborn Screening Program has identified for possible immunodeficiencies.
We provide province-wide outpatient consultations, consultation through virtual health visits, and inpatient consultations on-site at BC Children's Hospital.
Referral overview
Patients need a referral from a doctor or nurse practitioner to attend this clinic.
Providers can page the immunologist on call through the BC Children’s Hospital switchboard to request physician-to-physician consultations for inpatients.
Referral steps
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Complete a form
A physician or nurse practitioner should complete the referral form.
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Send the referral
Fax the completed referral form to 604-642-8894.
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Post referral
Typically, we review referrals within 1-2 weeks of receiving them. We typically provide appointments within 2-6 months of reviewing and triaging the referral.
If the provincial Newborn Screening Program identifies an infant with a positive newborn screen for severe combined immunodeficiency, we assess them within 48-72 hours of follow-up blood work results, as needed.
We assess requests for new inpatient consultations within 24 hours during week-day business hours.
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Appointment with a provider
The family or provider do not need to do anything after sending the referral. Clinic staff will contact the family or provider as required to book an appointment and inform them of next steps once they have triaged the referral.
Referral forms
Immunology Clinic Referral Form (fillable)
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Contact information
If a provider has questions regarding the referral process, they can contact the clinic.
Phone: 604-874-2118, ext 2