COVID-19 Home Collection Kits for Day 1 and Day 8 testing for international travellers arriving into Canada via land borders in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and the Yukon.
More information about test exemption is available on the Government of Canada website.
FAQs
Trained technicians will be observing the collection virtually. Through this virtual observation, you will be instructed on how to complete the COVID kit self-collection. The samples will be tested at LifeLabs laboratories or our trusted partners and the results will be provided by LifeLabs via email.
LifeLabs now offers a convenient home collection kit for travelers to test for COVID-19 safely and easily through the comfort of their home or hotel. The kit contains a swab which you will insert only 1cm into your nostrils under supervision by an observer. It will then be sealed, packaged, shipped, and tested at a LifeLabs laboratory and you will receive your results within a maximum of 72 hours of our lab receiving the sample.
If your final destination is outside of the three listed provinces, you can still complete your COVID-19 test with our COVID-19 Home Collection Kit by following the 5 mandatory steps below
- Register your COVID-19 Home Collection Kit at LifeLabs.com/covidkit and select your province of entry.
- Book a virtual observation by a LifeLabs technician.
- Complete your test through virtual appointment.
- Schedule a FedEx pick up.
- Obtain your results!
Please note: The alternate collection or drop off locations listed on the website are for BC, SK and YK customers only. If you are completing your COVID-19 test in a province outside BC, SK or YK, please ensure you book and attend virtual observation appointment and schedule a sample pick up by FedEx ONLY.
FlyClear™ Customer Support
If you have any questions or require support, please contact our LifeLabs Customer Support Centre.
General Inquiries 1-877-313-4982
Monday to Sunday 24/7
Email: servicetravel@LifeLabs.com
Monday to Sunday 9am-5pm PST