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February 6, 2020

Information on coronavirus for health care providers

As of January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern. For this reason, LifeLabs has implemented a series of proactive measures as a precaution to limit the risk of further transmitting the virus.

Therefore, we regret that we will be unable to provide laboratory service to customers who have:

  • Fever and symptoms of lower respiratory illness or pneumonia, AND
  • Returned from China within the last 14-days OR:
  • Have had close contact with an ill individual who is under investigation in relation to the coronavirus outbreak.

If your patient does not meet the requirement for Coronavirus positive screening, please have your patient return to LifeLabs with this signed form. 

 

Important information on testing

The BCCDC Public Health Laboratory (PHL) has developed laboratory guidance for 2019-nCoV diagnostic testing. Such testing requires notification and consultation with the local Medical Health Officer and the BCCDC PHL Medical Microbiologist on-call (604-661-7033).

For regular updates, please visit the BC Centre for Disease Control website

For more information on diagnostics, reporting, and infection prevention and control, please visit the Public Health Agency of Canada’s website.



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).