Your trusted healthcare partner for supporting Immigration Medical Exams.

Immigration Diagnostic Test Panel

LifeLabs^® is the largest medical diagnostic laboratory in Canada, that works with government-regulated immigration panel physicians to offer immigration medical exams in an efficient, timely, and customer-focused manner. The Immigration Medical Exam (IME) is a standard government requirement for individuals applying for Canadian permanent residency, and for persons who plan to visit, study or work in Canada for more than six months.

Test Offerings

Creatinine Serum
HIV 1&2
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
Hepatitis B Core Antibody
Hematology Panel / Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Immigration AFB
Rapid Plasma Reagin / Syphilis
QuantiFERON^®-TB Gold Plus
Urinalysis – Macroscopic and Microscopic

Note: British Columbia introduced the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program in 2022. Refugees eligible for the CUAET program are not required to pay for the immigration medical exam testing.

Prepare for your appointment

Find a Lifelabs location near to you
Book your appointment to complete the medical lab testing requirements.

Please note: Prior to booking your LifeLabs® appointment you must have visited your local immigration panel physician.

QuantiFERON^®-TB Gold Plus is only available at select locations. Download to see locations near you.

Review the document checklist and bring all necessary documents to your appointment

Medical requisition form (from panel physicians) or e-medical referral letter
Personal Identification documents such as:
- Passport or
- Driver’s License or
- Valid Provincial Health card (if applicable to you)
Any health services-related paperwork indicating coverage based on the visitor, immigration, or refugee status, such as:
- Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) Certificate of Eligibility
- Refugee Protection Claimant Document (RPCD)
- E-medical Referral Letter
- Acknowledgement of Claim and Notice to Return for Interview Letter

Obtain test results

LifeLabs® will send your diagnostic test results to your immigration panel physician within 48 hours, who will submit these results to the Government of Canada to fulfill the requirement.

FAQs

Who requires immigration medical exam testing?

Most individuals who plan to visit, study, or work in Canada for more than six months. This includes:

Short and long-term visitation
Refugees
Migrant workers
International students
Landed immigrants waiting for IFH (Interim Federal Health) coverage
Visa holders switching statuses

Can my family physician order /conduct immigration medical exam testing?

No. Only Panel Physicians approved by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada can conduct this exam. Find your local immigration panel physician here .

Can I book my appointment at LifeLabs in advance?

MyCareCompass allows you to book appointments in advance without a health card number. MyCareCompass is available in multiple languages – English, Chinese, French, and Punjabi.

How can I avail of QuantiFERON^®-TB Gold Plus testing?

QuantiFERON^®-TB Gold Plus testing is available at select locations by appointment only and with a physician requisition.

Is there a charge for the tests?

Depending on your eligibility, some tests may be covered. Please contact our toll-free customer support line to determine your eligibility.
ON Customers: 1-877-849-3637
BC Customers: 1-800-431-7206

Which documentation will not be accepted?

LifeLabs will not accept the below documentation as part of the immigration medical exam testing:

Work study or permit
Health case details form
eMedical information sheet or tracking sheet

Resources

Customer Support

Call our toll-free customer support helpline number to answer any questions.

If you are a healthcare provider our immigration representative can support you, email us at b2bsales@lifelabs.com