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DELAY IN TAT FOR ASCORBIC ACID – AKA VITAMIN C TESTING

August 13 2024
The turn-around-time for this test may be delayed due to unforeseen instrumentation issues. An update will be provided when instrumentation issues have been resolved and testing has returned to normal.

The turn-around-time for this test may be delayed due to unforeseen instrumentation issues. An update will be provided when instrumentation issues have been resolved and testing has returned to normal.

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DELAY IN TURN-AROUND-TIME FOR CELIAC DISEASE TESTING

DELAY IN TURN-AROUND-TIME FOR CELIAC DISEASE TESTING
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DELAY IN TURN-AROUND-TIME FOR AUTOIMMUNITY TESTING

DELAY IN TURN-AROUND-TIME FOR AUTOIMMUNITY 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 ...
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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...
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DELAY IN TURN-AROUND-TIME FOR BROAD SPECTRUM TOX SCREEN (BST)

The turn-around-time for this test may be delayed due to unforeseen instrumentation issues. An updat...
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Reminder: Fecal Occult Blood Testing discontinued in Ontario--please review available alternatives f...

The Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Test (gFOBT) can no longer be ordered on our requisitions as the manuf...
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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 referenc...
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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 updat...
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CHANGES TO KIDNEY FUNCTION TESTING - Supporting Clinicians in Improving Care for Patients with Chr...

Effective 22 April 2024, LifeLabs is introducing changes to the reporting of kidney function tests, ...
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LifeLabs introduces new features to MyCareCompass to offer patients an enhanced online experience in...

Serving over 7 million Canadians nationwide, the platform serves to support patients and their healt...

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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:
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    6084 Russ Baker Way
    Richmond near Airport

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    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).