Fraser Health has announced that patients in Delta and other communities in the region can now book lab appointments online for 14 locations.
The new approach will help to improve patient experience, decrease wait times and reduce the number of people in waiting areas, said Fraser Health in a news release.
“As COVID-19 continues to impact our communities, the appointment booking tool expedites and simplifies the process for lab appointments. While Fraser Health encourages people to book appointments for outpatient laboratory service online, walk-in appointments are still available. It’s important to note that certain testing services do require an appointment due to special requirements, such as fasting.”
To book a lab appointment online, visit http://www.fraserhealth.ca/labs
Appointments can be booked online for the following outpatient laboratory locations:
Delta Hospital
Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre
Burnaby Hospital
Chilliwack General Hospital
Eagle Ridge Hospital
Fraser Canyon Hospital
Gateway Medical Laboratory
Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre
Langley Memorial Hospital
Mission Memorial Hospital
Ridge Meadows Hospital
Royal Columbian Hospital
Sardis Satellite Laboratory
Surrey Memorial Hospital
The FHA is also noting outpatient laboratory services do not provide testing for COVID-19.
At this time, it is critically important for people living in the Fraser Health region to use the COVID19 assessment tool and get tested as soon as you have COVID19-like symptoms, even mild ones, says Fraser Health.
"Do not wait, so book an appointment at one of the test collection centres which are operated in partnership with local Divisions of Family Practice," said Fraser Health.
People living in the health region can find information about test collection centres by visiting Fraser Health’s website at: www.fraserhealth.ca.
