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Over a million Canadians count on LifeLabs for the information they need to make decisions about their health. Each year we perform over 112 million laboratory tests to help diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. Supported by four core divisions – LifeLabs, LifeLabs Genetics, Rocky Mountain Analytical and Excelleris, together we are driven by a passion to build a healthier Canada.

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About Lifelabs

LifeLabs is a Canadian-owned company that has been serving the healthcare needs of Canadians for more than 50 years

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Leadership

LifeLabs is a Canadian-owned company that has been serving the healthcare needs of Canadians for more than 50 years.

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Community & Environment

Building Sustainability into
Everything We Do

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Awards

We are humbled to have been recognized by industry and community organizations across Canada

Accreditation & Licensing

We work with provincial, national and international accreditation and licensing

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Our Tests and Services

While we are Canada’s largest community lab, our services range from standard lab testing, to genetic and naturopathic testing, to developing new technologies. In addition, we manage laboratory testing for hospitals and long-term care facilities, partner with employers, insurers and government agencies to offer health services, and support healthcare research across Canada.

Test and Services

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Genetic Testing

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Naturopathic Testing

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Corporate Customers

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Excelleris Technologies

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Innovating from the Heart

At LifeLabs, innovation starts from our hearts and a deep commitment to improve the lives of our patients. From pioneering tests to respond to emerging health needs, to developing technology to better connect patients to their health information, our culture of innovation runs across our company and into the communities where we live and work.

Job Search & Career
Opportunities

LifeLabs is Canada's largest provider of community laboratory services with over 5,400 employees across Canada. We care about helping patients and healthcare providers, and they count on our expertise to map a journey towards better health outcomes. We are always looking for the brightest minds and caring hearts to join our team.

Accreditation &
Licencing

We have a relentless commitment to quality and work with provincial, national and international accreditation and licensing bodies to ensure we consistently deliver the standard patients and healthcare providers have come to expect from us.

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General

Tests

What will the lab ask me to do?

If I have had my blood taken before and it was "hard to get" or I have a history of fainting during blood draws, should I mention that?

Why has my doctor ordered these lab tests?

How does LifeLabs keep track of my sample?

Should I tell you if I havve never had a blood test before, or if I am nervous about having one?

Can I get any diseases from having my blood taken? Copy Copy

What will the lab ask me to do?

Laboratory tests are usually done on body fluids, most often blood and urine. Likely, we'll collect a small amount of blood from you or we'll ask you to collect a sample of your urine.

Fasting is required for some laboratory tests so we might ask you not to eat or drink anything for several hours before your lab test. Read our Patient Instructions and How to Prepare for your Lab Visit for more information.

If I have had my blood taken before and it was "hard to get" or I have a history of fainting during blood draws, should I mention that?

Laboratory tests are usually done on body fluids, most often blood and urine. Likely, we'll collect a small amount of blood from you or we'll ask you to collect a sample of your urine.

Fasting is required for some laboratory tests so we might ask you not to eat or drink anything for several hours before your lab test. Read our Patient Instructions and How to Prepare for your Lab Visit for more information.

Why has my doctor ordered these lab tests?

Laboratory tests are usually done on body fluids, most often blood and urine. Likely, we'll collect a small amount of blood from you or we'll ask you to collect a sample of your urine.

Fasting is required for some laboratory tests so we might ask you not to eat or drink anything for several hours before your lab test. Read our Patient Instructions and How to Prepare for your Lab Visit for more information.

How does LifeLabs keep track of my sample?

Laboratory tests are usually done on body fluids, most often blood and urine. Likely, we'll collect a small amount of blood from you or we'll ask you to collect a sample of your urine.

Fasting is required for some laboratory tests so we might ask you not to eat or drink anything for several hours before your lab test. Read our Patient Instructions and How to Prepare for your Lab Visit for more information.

Should I tell you if I havve never had a blood test before, or if I am nervous about having one?

Laboratory tests are usually done on body fluids, most often blood and urine. Likely, we'll collect a small amount of blood from you or we'll ask you to collect a sample of your urine.

Fasting is required for some laboratory tests so we might ask you not to eat or drink anything for several hours before your lab test. Read our Patient Instructions and How to Prepare for your Lab Visit for more information.

Can I get any diseases from having my blood taken? Copy Copy

Laboratory tests are usually done on body fluids, most often blood and urine. Likely, we'll collect a small amount of blood from you or we'll ask you to collect a sample of your urine.

Fasting is required for some laboratory tests so we might ask you not to eat or drink anything for several hours before your lab test. Read our Patient Instructions and How to Prepare for your Lab Visit for more information.

General

1) What will the lab ask me to do?

What will the lab ask me to do?

Laboratory tests are usually done on body fluids, most often blood and urine. Likely, we'll collect a small amount of blood from you or we'll ask you to collect a sample of your urine.

Fasting is required for some laboratory tests so we might ask you not to eat or drink anything for several hours before your lab test. Read our Patient Instructions and How to Prepare for your Lab Visit for more information.

2) If I have had my blood taken before and it was "hard to get" or I have a history of fainting during blood draws, should I mention that?

If I have had my blood taken before and it was "hard to get" or I have a history of fainting during blood draws, should I mention that?

Laboratory tests are usually done on body fluids, most often blood and urine. Likely, we'll collect a small amount of blood from you or we'll ask you to collect a sample of your urine.

Fasting is required for some laboratory tests so we might ask you not to eat or drink anything for several hours before your lab test. Read our Patient Instructions and How to Prepare for your Lab Visit for more information.

Tests

1) Why has my doctor ordered these lab tests?

Why has my doctor ordered these lab tests?

Laboratory tests are usually done on body fluids, most often blood and urine. Likely, we'll collect a small amount of blood from you or we'll ask you to collect a sample of your urine.

Fasting is required for some laboratory tests so we might ask you not to eat or drink anything for several hours before your lab test. Read our Patient Instructions and How to Prepare for your Lab Visit for more information.

2) How does LifeLabs keep track of my sample?

How does LifeLabs keep track of my sample?

Laboratory tests are usually done on body fluids, most often blood and urine. Likely, we'll collect a small amount of blood from you or we'll ask you to collect a sample of your urine.

Fasting is required for some laboratory tests so we might ask you not to eat or drink anything for several hours before your lab test. Read our Patient Instructions and How to Prepare for your Lab Visit for more information.

3) Should I tell you if I havve never had a blood test before, or if I am nervous about having one?

Should I tell you if I havve never had a blood test before, or if I am nervous about having one?

Laboratory tests are usually done on body fluids, most often blood and urine. Likely, we'll collect a small amount of blood from you or we'll ask you to collect a sample of your urine.

Fasting is required for some laboratory tests so we might ask you not to eat or drink anything for several hours before your lab test. Read our Patient Instructions and How to Prepare for your Lab Visit for more information.

4) Can I get any diseases from having my blood taken? Copy Copy

Can I get any diseases from having my blood taken? Copy Copy

Laboratory tests are usually done on body fluids, most often blood and urine. Likely, we'll collect a small amount of blood from you or we'll ask you to collect a sample of your urine.

Fasting is required for some laboratory tests so we might ask you not to eat or drink anything for several hours before your lab test. Read our Patient Instructions and How to Prepare for your Lab Visit for more information.

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