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Program:
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Thunder Bay - Mobile Services - Physician Requested In-Home Lab Services
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Organization:
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LifeLabs - Northern Ontario
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Description of Services:
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Offers specimen pick up and blood collection services in a patient's own home at the request of a physician or healthcare provider if the patient is unable to attend a Life Labs location due to physical restrictions, pain or a risk to public health
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Requirements
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Fees:
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Service - Physician may charge fee ; None - Lab tests covered by OHIP
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Patients are eligible if they:
- reside in a long-term care facility or,
- are unable to leave their home due to:
- physical immobility
- physical/mental hardship and/or pain
- there is a public health risk of spreading communicable diseases (such as rubella or chicken pox)
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Application:
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Only requests from physicians and healthcare providers are accepted
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Accessibility Notes:
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Not applicable - mobile service
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Languages:
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English
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Contact Information
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Phone Numbers:
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1-877-849-3637
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Website:
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www.lifelabs.com
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Address:
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Thunder Bay, ON
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Map
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Location:
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Services are offered in-home
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Hours:
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Hours of service vary by appointment
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