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LifeLabs is a Canadian-owned company and is the country’s largest provider of community laboratory services, with over 50 years of experience serving the healthcare needs of Canadians. Our laboratory testing is focused on helping patients and their healthcare providers prevent, diagnose, treat and monitor disease. LifeLabs is strongly committed to continual innovation in testing services. For our

patients and healthcare providers, this means we always strive to provide access to the latest specialized clinical tests—to detect cancer for example, to monitor heart disease, identify neurological disorders and pinpoint allergies. LifeLabs offers services across the country with head offices in British Columbia (3680 Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4V8) and Ontario (100 International Blvd., Toronto, Ontario M9W 6J6). Our services include:
• a broad range of community laboratory tests
• national access to highly specialized clinical tests
• laboratory testing and management for hospitals
• professional health services for employers, insurers and government agencies

LifeLabs is well-positioned to deliver care at home, in the community and across Ontario and British Columbia. We have over 5,300 professionally trained staff members, over 300 conveniently located patient service centres and an extensive network of couriers and mobile phlebotomists on the job. Disclaimer:
Please note that content on LifeLabs’ page is provided as an information resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information is not intended to be patient education, does not create any patient-healthcare provider relationship and should not be used as a substitute for direct, personal, professional medical care, diagnosis and treatment. Please seek the advice of your healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. This is a publicly accessible forum. Do not post personal information or personal health information about yourself or others. On this page, LifeLabs encourages interaction, discussion, commentary, questions and even criticism but asks that you keep your comments and posts relevant and respectful. LifeLabs may remove any post or ban anyone who violates these guidelines. In particular, personal attacks, inappropriate language, racism, spamming and excessive posting will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to move discussions to the discussion boards on this page and to delete excessive wall postings to improve the overall visitor experience. LifeLabs reserves the right to remove posts advertising commercial products, as well as those that violate Facebook's terms of service, or are inaccurate or otherwise objectionable. LifeLabs will not post form letters with the same content from multiple users. Relevant comments or "like" votes on previously published posts are always welcome.

We were proud to attend this year’s Heart & Stroke Foundation's Heart & Stroke Gala, an inspiring evening advancing hear...
04/22/2026

We were proud to attend this year’s Heart & Stroke Foundation's Heart & Stroke Gala, an inspiring evening advancing heart health and life-saving research. Connecting with passionate leaders, advocates, and organizations reminded us of the power of coming together for a cause that impacts so many families. Thank you to Heart and Stroke for hosting such a meaningful event and for the vital work you continue to do every day.

At LifeLabs, we are committed to enhancing Canadians’ heart health and empowering healthier lives. By supporting the Heart and Stroke Foundation, we help strengthen the heartbeat of communities across Canada while shining a light on historically overlooked conditions such as heart disease and stroke.

To learn more about the Heart and Stroke Foundation, visit www.heartandstroke.ca

We’re honoured to share the story of Raminder Rai, Director, Laboratory Operations, whose leadership exemplifies caring ...
04/17/2026

We’re honoured to share the story of Raminder Rai, Director, Laboratory Operations, whose leadership exemplifies caring and collaboration.

From advancing patient care to helping Canadians reconnect during unprecedented times, Raminder’s journey reflects the power of teamwork in action.

Discover how she is making a difference: https://bit.ly/4cuWBnk

This Med Lab Week, we’re   to our feature of Medical Technologist Sanjay Ashar. Sanjay is known around the lab for his c...
04/16/2026

This Med Lab Week, we’re to our feature of Medical Technologist Sanjay Ashar. Sanjay is known around the lab for his collaborative spirit, dedication to high-quality service, and exceptional care. But through it all, one principle remains his guiding light:

“One of my senior managers at LifeLabs once stated that every employee should consider each specimen as an individual patient and work accordingly to treat it with care,” said Sanjay.

Read his story - https://bit.ly/46kdnDx

Today, we’re happy to share how we are celebrating National Med Lab Week.  Thank you to all the medical lab professional...
04/15/2026

Today, we’re happy to share how we are celebrating National Med Lab Week.

Thank you to all the medical lab professionals for all you do to empower healthier Canadians. We’re proud that you lead with compassion, dedication and caring so that patients can get vital insight and reassurance to live their best lives.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4mCwijI

Happy National Med Lab Week! We’re proud to highlight one of our team members contributing to delivering accurate result...
04/15/2026

Happy National Med Lab Week! We’re proud to highlight one of our team members contributing to delivering accurate results that support patient care and the Canadian healthcare system.

Couriers are an essential part of a sample’s journey, connecting patients and laboratories. Dejan Velkovski navigates winter storms and builds trust with the community, knowing every sample represents someone counting on him for accurate results.

Read his story: https://bit.ly/4t4PyIP

Happy National Med Lab Week! We’re continuing the celebrations by highlighting one of the many caring and compassionate ...
04/14/2026

Happy National Med Lab Week! We’re continuing the celebrations by highlighting one of the many caring and compassionate medical laboratory professionals.

“I remember standing outside after my shift ended and thinking, ‘This mattered today.’ It wasn’t just data — it was protecting vulnerable lives, reuniting families sooner, and helping decision-makers act fast.”

Medical Laboratory Technologist Sheila Obedoza is the behind-the-scenes detective that Canadians don’t see but rely on to get accurate results.

With every test she runs, Sheila brings care, precision, and speed to help take the guesswork out of medicine.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at LifeLabs: https://bit.ly/4svRglw

Happy National Medical Laboratory Week! This week, we celebrate the medical laboratory professionals whose skill and ded...
04/13/2026

Happy National Medical Laboratory Week! This week, we celebrate the medical laboratory professionals whose skill and dedication ensure Canadians get the results they need to make informed health decisions.

From collecting and analyzing samples to delivering precise test results, medical professionals’ stories inspire as they embrace innovation and lead with care and agility. Through it all, their expertise and commitment ensure that millions of Canadians each year receive the critical information they need to move forward in their health journey.

However, this work does not happen in isolation. From agile couriers to compassionate phlebotomists, every role contributes to delivering accurate results that support patient care and the Canadian healthcare system.

Stay tuned as we share their stories this week.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4ep5H7k

A little extra care can make all the difference. When a young patient with autism who was afraid of needles arrived, Med...
04/09/2026

A little extra care can make all the difference.

When a young patient with autism who was afraid of needles arrived, Medical Laboratory Assistants Kamal Sandhu and Harman Bansal created a safe space. They led with compassion while earning the patient’s trust.

The result? A successful test and grateful parents.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3NP6XGk

At the Islington Avenue Patient Service Centre, patients are experiencing the power of smiles, reassurance, and skilled ...
04/02/2026

At the Islington Avenue Patient Service Centre, patients are experiencing the power of smiles, reassurance, and skilled care.

The team shows us that empowering healthier Canadians means going above and beyond to make every visit easier, more positive, and truly memorable.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4chtXH8

From the frontlines to coordinating Mobile Services, Administration & Operations Support, MLS, Meagan McCorquodale bring...
03/26/2026

From the frontlines to coordinating Mobile Services, Administration & Operations Support, MLS, Meagan McCorquodale brings care and compassion to every interaction.

One of her most memorable moments was creating comfort and connection for a three-year-old boy in the middle of his fight with cancer — moments that, according to his family, gave him the strength to keep going.

Read their story: https://bit.ly/47oAT2B

“The staff were incredibly friendly, professional, and welcoming. Everything was handled orderly and efficiently, which ...
03/19/2026

“The staff were incredibly friendly, professional, and welcoming. Everything was handled orderly and efficiently, which helped make the whole experience stress-free."

For one patient, a visit to the Sapperton Patient Service Centre became a positive and reassuring experience thanks to the team’s kindness, professionalism, and gentle care.

This is how we empower Canadians, by making every visit pleasant through compassion and empathy.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4bx1pYO

Putting customers first has always meant evolving how we support them. Over the last 18 months, LifeLabs has been evolvi...
03/09/2026

Putting customers first has always meant evolving how we support them. Over the last 18 months, LifeLabs has been evolving how diagnostics fit into people’s lives. We’re making it easier to get answers, connect to insights, and feel confident navigating your health.

Our 2024/25 Community Report shares how this work is unfolding, through the experiences of customers and the teams who support them. Read the report here: lifelabs.com/community-report

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