Skip to main content

Notice of closure on Monday, October 2, 2023, for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 22 2023
September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Our operations will continue as normal on Saturday the 30th, but we will be closed on Monday, October 2, 2023, to observe the holiday.

As you know, September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Our operations will continue as normal on Saturday the 30th, but we will be closed on Monday, October 2, 2023, to observe the holiday, and our courier services will not be providing routine specimen pick up.

If you normally receive courier services on a statutory holiday, this will continue as well as services for hospitals.

All of our locations and courier services will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

We ask for your assistance in reminding your patients that we will be closed on October 2.

If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Care Line at 1-877-849-3637.

 

Sincerely,

LifeLabs

11

RESUMPTION OF 24-HOUR URINE OXALATE TESTING IN BC

LifeLabs has received a new shipment of the urine oxalate reagent and will be resuming 24-Hour Urine...
4

LifeLabs is launching Molecular Screening for Malarial Parasites in May 2024

Beginning in May 2024, a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) using a loop mediated isothermal amp...
19

Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Testing (gFOBT) Discontinuation

By medical directive, LifeLabs will substitute gFOBT with FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test) due to man...
6

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...
12

LifeLabs Introduces New Lab Test Information Database

In pursuit of an outstanding digital experience for our customers, we are excited to introduce our n...
22

Holiday Season Turnaround Time for Panorama™ NIPT Results

There will be no Panorama™ Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) collections on December 25, 26, and J...
11

LifeLabs partners with LifestyleRx to expand services and support for managing prediabetes and Type ...

We have partnered with LifestyleRx to offer Canadians greater support in managing their health with ...
22

Notice of closure for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Our BC operations will be closed on Sat...
29

LifeLabs is launching the Infectious Diarrhea Panel (IDP) on September 18 2023

The Infectious Diarrhea Panel (IDP) is a molecular panel test that replaces three separate tests for...

HCPs
Newsletters

Read More
The stethoscope on the doctor's Desk

Scientific Publications

Read More
Scientist looking through a microscope in a laboratory


LifeLabs Verification Step

You are being taken to the payment form. Please check the box below to proceed.

     

    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).