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DO NOT USE HISTOLOGY BAGS FOR CYTOLOGY SPECIMENS

USE OF CYTOLOGY BAGS FOR CYTOLOGY SPECIMENS
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FastTRK program ending on March 31, 2025

FastTRK program ending on March 31, 2025
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CHANGES TO RBC MAGNESIUM TESTING- CLIENT NOTICE

CHANGES TO RBC MAGNESIUM TESTING- CLIENT NOTICE
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CHANGES TO 24HR URINE PHOSPHATE TESTING

CHANGES TO 24HR URINE PHOSPHATE TESTING
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ANTI-SPERM ANTIBODY – TEST NOT AVAILABLE

Please note, as of November 8 2024, that the Anti-Sperm Antibody test is no longer available due to the testing location no longer offering this test....
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Transition to Hologic ThinPrep for Cervical Cytology and HPV Testing

LifeLabs is transitioning to using Hologic ThinPrep collection devices for cervical cytology and HPV testing, replacing the current BD SurePath collec...
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Reminder: Fecal Occult Blood Testing discontinued in Ontario--please review available alternatives for colorectal cancer screening

The Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Test (gFOBT) can no longer be ordered on our requisitions as the manufacturer who produces the cards for the test has di...
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Update to reporting of Ferritin in Ontario

Effective September 9, 2024, there will be changes to the ferritin test reports. Instead of reference intervals, clinical decision limits for iron def...
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DELAY IN TAT FOR ASCORBIC ACID – AKA VITAMIN C TESTING

The turn-around-time for this test may be delayed due to unforeseen instrumentation issues. An update will be provided when instrumentation issues hav...
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CHANGES TO KIDNEY FUNCTION TESTING - Supporting Clinicians in Improving Care for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Effective 22 April 2024, LifeLabs is introducing changes to the reporting of kidney function tests, including: Estimated glomerular filtration rate (e...

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Toronto, ON. Feb 6th - Suset Silva, Vice President of Culture, Communi...
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LifeLabs Named Canada’s Most Trusted Health Diagnostic Service Provi...
Toronto, Ontario. Jan 21st – LifeLabs is proud to announce that it h...
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LifeLabs introduces Vitamin D Health (25-Hydroxy) Kit offering Ontaria...
Toronto, Ontario – January 14, 2025: LifeLabs, a leading provider of...
9 January, 2025
LifeLabs’ President and CEO, Charles Brown, named one of the “Top ...
TORONTO, ON -We are pleased to share that LifeLabs’ President and CE...
LifeLabs Ranks #5 as one of the top Healthcare Technology Companies
20 December, 2024
LifeLabs Celebrated as One of the Top 100 Healthcare Technology Compan...
Toronto, ON. Dec 20, 2024 – We are excited to share that LifeLabs, C...
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25 November, 2024
Joint investigation report released by the Information and Privacy Com...
Joint investigation report released by the Information and Privacy Com...
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6 November, 2024
LifeLabs adds the Diabetes Health (Hb1Ac) Kit to its At Home Kit Progr...
Toronto, Ontario – November 06, 2024: LifeLabs, a leading provider o...
29 October, 2024
CAN Health Network and LifeLabs join forces to drive Canadian innovati...
October 29, 2024 (Oakville, ON) – The Coordinated Accessible Nationa...
25 September, 2024
LifeLabs to Honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with Educ...
Vancouver, B.C., Toronto, ON, September 25, 2024– On September 30, L...
19 September, 2024
LifeLabs Announces 2024 Family Scholarship Winners
Toronto, ON / Vancouver, B.C. September 19, 2024— LifeLabs, Canadaâ€...
17 September, 2024
LifeLabs Celebrates Seventh Consecutive Win as the Only Canadian Compa...
TORONTO, ON, Sept. 17, 2024 - LifeLabs, the leading medical laboratory...
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9 September, 2024
Improving care for patients with iron deficiency in Ontario with new c...
Toronto, Ontario, September 9, 2024—Effective September 9, 2024, Lif...
26 August, 2024
Quest Diagnostics Completes Acquisition of LifeLabs, Enhancing Access ...
TORONTO, Aug. 26, 2024. Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leading prov...
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16 August, 2024
LifeLabs Concludes Class Action Settlement Distribution
Toronto, ON. Aug. 16, 2024 - The class action arising from the data br...
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For rush results (NAAT within 12 hours and PCR within 24 hours)

  1. Order your FlyClear test and receive your FlyClear test requisition
  2. Book an appointment at a LifeLabs location below.
    • Bring your printed FlyClear requisition and Passport
    • Select your ordered Province’s Rush Test to start booking:
    British Columbia

    6084 Russ Baker Way
    Richmond near Airport

    COVID-19 PCR (24h) / Rush 12h NAAT

    Ontario

    6084 Russ Baker Way
    Richmond near Airport

    COVID-19 PCR (24h)
    Rush 12h NAAT
    Rapid Antigen (2h)

Pre-Departure testing now available from the comfort of your home with MyVisit (Currently Greater Toronto Area only)

  1. Order your FlyClear test and receive your FlyClear test requisition.
  2. Book your Home Visit appointment with the MyVisit portal or, if your flight is within the next five days, contact a MyVisit coordinator 1-416-993-9579 (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm EST)

MyVisit Pre-departure testing offers:

  • COVID-19 PCR/NAAT swab testing
  • COVID-19 Antibody Blood (serology) testing

The MyVisit fee is $80 per person.

Pre-Departure testing

Book your appointment online here. If your flight is within the next five days and you have received your FlyClear requisition, please contact a MyVisit coordinator 1-416-993-9579 (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm EST).