That’s where we come in. Your physician will request one or more tests, ticking off the tests that need to be performed on the application form.

Some tests require you to be fasting. The reason for this is that the proportions of some substances increase drastically once you’ve had something to eat, which might lead to your physician drawing the wrong conlusion. To avoid this, your physician will indicate on your application form whether or not you need to be fasting. Fasting implies that you are not allowed to drink, eat, or smoke after 10pm on the evening prior to the sample collection. You are however allowed to drink water. Sample collection from fasting patients takes place during the morning hours.

The majority of our branches open at 7am, and you are more than welcome to walk in for blood collection, or to deliver samples collected at home. Appointments are not necessary; you can walk in at any time during regular business hours and at some branches even on Saturdays. Don’t forget to bring all necessary documents.

When you walk in to our building to have blood collected, you are required to take a number at the entrance of the waiting room. When your number comes up, report at the counter where our welcoming team member will verify your personal information and register your application in our laboratory information system. Afterwards you can return to your seat, and your number will be called promptly for sample collection. If for any reason you have difficulty moving around, we are happy to accommodate you, by coming out to you and drawing blood while you remain seated in the comfort of your car.

Should you require a letter as proof of attendance for your employer, please don’t hesitate to ask.