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Reminder: Fecal Occult Blood Testing discontinued in Ontario--please review available alternatives for colorectal cancer screening

The Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Test (gFOBT) can no longer be ordered on our requisitions as the manufacturer who produces the cards for the test has di...
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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 reference intervals, clinical decision limits for iron def...
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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 update will be provided when instrumentation issues hav...
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Changes to NT-proBNP Testing

Effective 08 July2024, there will be changes to NT-proBNP test reports.
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Changes to Vitamin B12 Testing

Effective 08 July2024, there will be changes to Vitamin B12 test reports.
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UPDATES TO CHLAMYDIA/GONORRHEA TESTS

Effective June 2nd, 2024, single test requests for detection of Chlamydia (CT) or Gonorrhea (NG) cannot be performed. Our current testing process perf...
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UPDATE ON TEST AVAILABILITY - Oxalate - Urine, 24HR

***UPDATE ON TEST AVAILABILITY*** Effective April 29th, 2024 LifeLabs Ontario is resuming testing for Oxalic Acid – 24 Hr Urine (AKA Oxalate Urine).
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URINE CULTURE (ONTARIO)

***UPDATE ON TEST TURN AROUND TIME*** We have implemented a new Automation system for our Microbiology testing, specifically for urine cultures and M...
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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 amplification (LAMP) method will be employed at LifeL...
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CHANGES TO KIDNEY FUNCTION TESTING - Supporting Clinicians in Improving Care for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Effective 22 April 2024, LifeLabs is introducing changes to the reporting of kidney function tests, including: Estimated glomerular filtration rate (e...

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  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:

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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).