PATH to FOLLOW
If you want to contact us for more information or to make an appointment, please have the following information at your fingertips:
MANDATORY basic INFORMATION
REQUISITIONS
The INFORMATION on your requisition is ESSENTIAL.
It allows us to make a good assessment of the available options in order to be able to properly plan your appointment according to the requirements of the tests requested by your doctor.
Please note: we accept all requisitions including urine and stool tests at no additional cost.
FAX: 1-866-818-4031
EMAIL: Rendez-Vous@SpecimenSante.ca
All the different documents that are sent via FAX and EMAIL are received in the same inbox, because we care about the environment, but also so we can always have your requisitions close at hand!
Frequently requested AFTER-SALE services:
RAMQ card / Medical Insurance Card
2- RAMQ card NUMBER (Quebec Medical Insurance card)
This number is ESSENTIAL for your identification.
3- First name SURNAME
We need each letter on this line ONLY.
5- EXPIRATION = VALID
This date is ESSENTIAL to complete your identification.
5- This one is EXPIRED !
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PHONE
Either way, this is some of the most important information.
- We will use this number to reach you but also to update your file at the laboratory.
- Choose the number that will be the easiest to reach you at all times.
- We will make sure to include your number on the requisition if it is not already registered.
Additional INFORMATION / HOME service
From 05h00 MONDAY to FRIDAY
Billing ADDRESS
Your complete address will be useful to us in order to complete your file.
- Your receipt for insurance purposes.
- Your tax receipt.
aDDRESS
E-MAIL address
Your email will allow us to:
- Send your receipt electronically.
- Reduce our ecological and environment footprint.
COSTS
Whether you have 1, 2 or 3 requisitions, the price is the same: 70$ per person at no additional cost.
COSTS
PREPARATIONS & RECOMMANDATIONS
WATER
WATER
It is recommended to stay well hydrated throughout the day and specifically during the time of a fast in anticipation of a blood test. Good hydration also facilitates collection.
Please note: The hydration mentioned above means drinking ONLY WATER.
ALCOHOL
ALCOHOL
As a general rule, it is recommended not to consume alcohol at least 48 to 72 hours before a blood test, as this may change the results of some tests. Obviously, if it is indicated that you must have an empty stomach for your blood test, it is essential to follow the instructions not to consume alcohol.
Please note: It is highly recommended to discuss with your doctor if it is necessary for you to avoid alcohol intake and to follow these recommendations for this purpose.
MEDICATION
MEDICATION
We recommend that you take your medication as prescribed by your doctor. Unless otherwise specified. However, taking it on an empty stomach can sometimes cause stomach pain, or irritation to the stomach, in which case you can wait and take it with food to make the absorption more pleasant Get informed
FASTING
FASTING
You should know that recent food intake can temporarily modify the results of certain biochemical analyses. Very often it is on the rise, such as GLUCOSE, TRIGLYCERIDES, IRON etc. And sometimes it’s down, like PHOSPHORUS.
In addition, the presence of chylomicrons (fat in suspension in the blood) gives a cloudy appearance to the blood and this can disrupt certain dosage techniques. This is why the laboratories have decided to establish universal fasting conditions, so that the results are not distorted.
SMOKING
SMOKING
As a general rule, it is recommended, if you must be on an empty stomach, not to smoke throughout the fasting procedure. Otherwise, it is best to avoid smoking the morning of your appointment.
Please note: When a smoker is fasting, in addition to having an empty stomach, tobacco will increase acidity. Cigarette smoke can increase the number of white blood cells and raises blood sugar and certain parameters can be affected. Get informed
DAY of the APPOINTMENT
To FACILITATE the nurse's ARRIVAL at your HOME
Be sure to prepare in advance all the necessary documents before your appointment.
PLEASE make sure...
- To leave the outside LIGHT of your home ON.
- That the STREET NUMBER is clearly visible.
In WINTER, the ENTRANCE must be CLEAR (cleared of snow and ice) and SAFE.
PAYMENT Methods
A FAST and EFFICIENT Solution
All of our healthcare professionals have a wireless payment terminal for a SIMPLE, FAST and EFFICIENT service !!
* Part of the costs is covered by most insurances. *
ANALYSIS RESULTS
RESULTS
- All the analyses are sent to the local hospital.
- Most of results come out on the same day of the blood test
- Some analyses have to be sent to a centralized laboratory, therefore the results might come out and sent to your doctor in 6 weeks.
Some examples:
- ANUR / CULT 24h / 48h-72h
- CULT GORGE 48h-72h
- CULS / PARASITES 48h / 72h
- RSOSI / FIT 4-6 wks. / Sherbrooke
- Vitamine D 4-6 wks. / St-Jérôme
- Anti-Transglutaminase 4-6 wks. / St-Jérôme
The different ways that your doctor could receive the results for the tests he ordered :
- Automatic FAXING same day
- Manual FAXING 24h-48h
- CANADA POST 10 open days
- DSQ / Quebec Health Files 24h or more