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MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL FOR APTIMA MULTI-TEST SWAB SPECIMEN COLLECTION KIT
MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL FOR APTIMA MULTI-TEST SWAB SPECIMEN COLLECTION KIT
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DISCONTINUATION OF COVID-19 AND RESPIRATORY VIRUS TEST REQUISITION FORM – PHL UPDATE
DISCONTINUATION OF COVID-19 AND RESPIRATORY VIRUS TEST REQUISITION FORM – PHL UPDATE
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CHANGES TO ANTI-NUCLEAR ANTIBODY, ANTI-ENDOMYSIAL ANTIBODY, ANTI-MITOCHONDRIAL ANTIBODY, ANTI-PARIETAL CELL ANTIBODY, AND ANTI-SMOOTH MUSCLE ANTIBODY ...
Effective November 2, 2025, LifeLabs Ontario will update its current instrumentation to a fully Automated Indirect Immunofluorescence platform for the...
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LIPOPROTEIN (a) [Lp(a)] REAGENT SHORTAGE
LIPOPROTEIN (a) [Lp(a)] REAGENT SHORTAGE
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Impact of Canada Post Strike 
Due to the Canada Post strike, certain services are impacted, particularly the delivery of reports to healthcare providers who have not transitioned t...
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NEW CEA Requisition
We’re pleased to announce that the new CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN (CEA) requisition is now available on the LifeLabs website, effective August 25.
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REMINDER for MRSA and VRE Testing
To avoid processing delays, please ensure that the eSwab is used for MRSA and VRE surveillance screening. LifeLabs no longer accepts Amies gel/charcoa...
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New Online Healthcare Provider Registration/Updates
Effective July 14, 2025, all Healthcare Providers are encouraged to utilize the new online form when submitting new or updated client information.
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CHANGES TO URINE CORTISOL TESTING
Effective AUG 25TH, 2025, 24-Hour Urine Cortisol will be tested on a new methodology (Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay) on the Abbott ALINIT...
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LIPOPROTEIN (a) [Lp(a)] REAGENT SHORTAGE
LifeLabs is experiencing a shortage of Lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) reagent due to vendor supply issues and an international increase in demand for Lp(a). ...

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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:
    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).