The majority of lab tests, x-rays, ultrasounds and ECGs are covered by your provincial health plan. It is important to always bring your health card each time you arrive at a patient centre or to your health centre if you are having specimens collected there.
There are certain tests which are not covered by OHIP and other provincial health plans. In such cases, payment is required in order to perform specimen collection and testing.

Patients covered with the Quebec provincial health insurance plan have less tests covered by their plan (e.g. ECGs, Ultrasounds are not covered). There is also a documentation and handling charged to patients presenting themselves at a patient centre with Quebec health insurance.

If you do not have provincial health care coverage, you must pay for the requested tests in advance. An official receipt will be issued upon request for a claim to be made under private insurance. The following providers can be invoiced directly with proper documentation.

• Interim Federal Health (if eligible) – Eight digit client ID and proof of eligibility is required
• Cowan Benefits – Nine digit certificate number is required
• R.C.M.P. with proper documentation
• N.D.M.C. – Military ID number is required

A receipt of payment is always issued for your records or in case you need to submit a claim for your expenses to your own insurance company.

If you are dropping off a specimen on behalf of a relative or friend, you should have the signed requisition, patient’s health card and ensure that all specimen containers are clearly labelled with the patient’s complete name and date of birth, then is securely sealed.