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CHANGES TO ANTI-NUCLEAR ANTIBODY, ANTI-ENDOMYSIAL ANTIBODY, ANTI-MITOCHONDRIAL ANTIBODY, ANTI-PARIETAL CELL ANTIBODY, AND ANTI-SMOOTH MUSCLE ANTIBODY ...

Effective November 2, 2025, LifeLabs Ontario will update its current instrumentation to a fully Automated Indirect Immunofluorescence platform for the...
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Impact of Canada Post Strike 

Due to the Canada Post strike, certain services are impacted, particularly the delivery of reports to healthcare providers who have not transitioned t...
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LifeLabs’ Healthcare Provider Survey is OPEN!

Complete our short survey and enter to win the grand prize of a $1,000 Visa gift card or 1 of 8 $ 500 Visa gift cards.
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REMINDER for MRSA and VRE Testing

To avoid processing delays, please ensure that the eSwab is used for MRSA and VRE surveillance screening. LifeLabs no longer accepts Amies gel/charcoa...
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NEW CEA Requisition

We’re pleased to announce that the new CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN (CEA) requisition is now available on the LifeLabs website, effective August 25.
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New Online Healthcare Provider Registration/Updates

Effective July 14, 2025, all Healthcare Providers are encouraged to utilize the new online form when submitting new or updated client information.
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CHANGES TO URINE CORTISOL TESTING

Effective AUG 25TH, 2025, 24-Hour Urine Cortisol will be tested on a new methodology (Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay) on the Abbott ALINIT...
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LIPOPROTEIN (a) [Lp(a)] REAGENT SHORTAGE

LifeLabs is experiencing a shortage of Lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) reagent due to vendor supply issues and an international increase in demand for Lp(a). ...
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CHANGES TO SEMEN ANALYSIS TESTING

CHANGES TO SEMEN ANALYSIS TESTING
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Reminders on insurance coverage for p-ANCA c-ANCA and Anti-CCP testing

Reminders on insurance coverage for p-ANCA c-ANCA and Anti-CCP testing
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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).