
Notifications & Alerts
Latest Notifications & Alerts
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
**Removal of race modifier comment**
Aligning with LifeLabs commitment to promoting equity in chronic kidney disease (CKD) test reporting the race modifier comment will be removed from all eGFR results.
Citric Acid – 24 Hour Urine
CD4/CD8
FIBROSIS-4 (FIB-4) INDEX AVAILABLE IN ONTARIO
IMMUNOASSAY TESTING
Due to the process involved in upgrading the Immunoassay instrumentation, there will be a temporary delay in turnaround time for Immunoassay testing. We apologize for the inconvenience.
LifeLabs to offer electronic reports of LifeLabs Genetics Panorama™ Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) results
Consolidation of CBC/ESR and HbA1c Testing in South East, Champlain, North East, and North West communities
Discontinuation of Primidone Testing
Pathology
MULTIPLE TESTS
Effective August 7th, 2022, LifeLabs will be changing the collection tube from plain serum (Red Top) tube to the serum-separator tube (SST, gel-containing tube) for the following TDM assays: Carbamazepine, Digoxin...
TRYPSIN
Due to an reagent issue with our referral site, Trypsin testing will be unavailable temporarily. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Due to an analyzer issue, we are temporarily referring this testing to London Health Sciences Centre. There will be a temporary delay in turnaround time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
HLA B27
The reagent issues with HLA B27 TESTING have been resolved, and the testing has been returned to Ontario for testing.
Thank you for your patience.
LEVETIRACETAM (KEPPRA)
COMPLIMENT C2
FARMERS LUNG
Due to a reagent change at our referral laboratory, the FARMERS LUNG panel will now consist of Mycropolyspora faeni IgG and Laceyella sacchari IgG (previously Mycropolyspora faeni IgG and The...
ESTRONE
Due to a supply chain issue with our referral laboratory, Estrone testing will be delayed. We apologize for the inconvenience.
FREE VALPROIC ACID (FREE VALPROATE)
Update on OPSEU GTA Courier Job Action
Ontario OPSEU Job Action Notification
NT PRO BNP
25-OH VITAMIN D
LP-PLA2 ACTIVITY
Due to issues with our referral laboratory, LP-PLA2 Activity will temporarily be unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.
LP-PLA2 ACTIVITY
Due to issues with our referral laboratory, LP-PLA2 Activity will temporarily be unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.
VERY LONG CHAIN FATTY ACIDS
Due to instrumentation issues at our referral laboratory, we are currently experiencing a delay in turnaround time for VERY LONG CHAIN FATTY ACID testing. We apologize for the inconvenience.
PHYTANIC ACID
Due to instrumentation issues at our referral laboratory, we are currently experiencing a delay in turnaround time for PHYTANIC ACID testing. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Supply constraint of select phlebotomy tubes
NMP-22
NMP-22 testing has been discontinued at the referral laboratory LifeLabs sends the test too. We are currently working to find an alternate site/test to use in place of this. Due to the discontinuation, NMP-22 will no longer be ord...
LIPOPROTEIN (A)
Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) levels are robustly associated with the risk of coronary heart disease; strongly suggesting a causal association between Lp(...
Dec 2021 Ontario Health Care Provider Bulletin
COPEPTIN
CHROMOGRANIN A
ADRENAL ANTIBODY
CHANGES TO REFERRED OUT TESTING LOCATIONS
ON: combined COVID and Respiratory virus testing using molecular PCR technology available
Urinalysis- Chemical and Microscopic
Physician notices
Effective October 4th, 2021, Growth hormone suppression test will be available at LifeLabs as an aid in the diagnosis of growth hormone excess. Please see attac...
SURGICAL PATHOLOGY
FECAL CALPROTECTIN
Urine Sulfosalicylic Acid (SSA) Discontinued
MERCURY (BLOOD AND URINE)
ARSENIC (BLOOD)
SELENIUM (SERUM)
LIVER KIDNEY MICROSOMAL (LKM) ANTIBODIES
Urine Urobilinogen/Bilirubin
ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME
Creatinine Reagent Lot Positive Bias – Resolution
FastTRK Testing Program
Creatinine Reagent Lot Positive Bias.
Change to C-Reactive protein testing methodology
FECAL PORPHYRIN
New Test Code for NT Pro-BNP in Ontario
H. PYLORI BREATH TEST
Important Notice
PARASITES (ONTARIO)
c. DIFFICILE TESTING
PLASMA CATECHOLAMINES - ISSUE RESOLVED
AMYLASE ISOENZYME (ONTARIO)
OSTEOCALCIN (ONTARIO)
Signing Requisitions
Standing Orders
FLUID LIPASE TESTING (ONTARIO)
NEW IMMUNOASSAY TESTING PLATFORM
Update to my results™ for Health Care Providers
BETA 2 MICROGLOBULIN, SERUM (ONTARIO)
End of Life Notice - iLabLink
Notice Regarding FOBT Cards
Delayed Testing Notice *UPDATE - Endomysial Antibody
ADH/Vasopressin Testing Replaced by Copeptin
SUPPLY QUARANTINE NOTICE: BD Vacutainer® Eclipse™ Blood Collection Needle 22G X 1.25", BLACK
SELENIUM (SERUM)
For rush results (NAAT within 12 hours and PCR within 24 hours)
- Order your FlyClear test and receive your FlyClear test requisition
- 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 Columbia6084 Russ Baker Way
Richmond near AirportOntario6084 Russ Baker Way
Richmond near Airport
Pre-Departure testing now available from the comfort of your home with MyVisit (Currently Greater Toronto Area only)
- Order your FlyClear test and receive your FlyClear test requisition.
- 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).
Your health & safety is important to us
Please note that face masks are mandatory at all times at all of our locations to ensure the health and safety of all customers and employees.
Please inform staff if you are unable to wear a mask due to a medical condition.