Tests and exams

• The Test Centre does not perform vaginal swabs. Patients should be referred to the Gynecology Program (Adolescent Medicine) for a consultation with a physician for such tests.
• Hydrogen breath tests for lactose intolerance and oral glucose tolerance tests are performed at the Clinical Investigation Unit (CIU), ext 24430.
• Test results are communicated to the physician who has requested the test. Referring physicians are asked to include phone and fax numbers on test requests to receive results.

Hours of operation

• Monday to Friday from 07h00 – 16h00 except holidays (Please arrive before 15h30 p.m. to be registered).
• Please note that early morning appointments (07h00-09h00) are reserved for fasting patients only.
• Patients who require fasting blood tests are asked to mention it when making their appointment. Please consult your Physician to establish whether or not fasting is required for your child’s blood test.
• Average wait time: Patients with appointments are generally seen within 30 minutes of their scheduled appointment time. Waiting times for walk-in patients (no appointments) vary from 30 minutes to 1.5 hour. Please note that on pedagogical school days, the volume of patients is higher and the wait time may be longer.

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Your appointment

• A physician’s prescription or laboratory requisition; properly completed, signed and dated by the physician
• Valid Medicare card
• Valid hospital card (Hospital cards can be obtained at C RC 0036)