Laboratory Services

Laboratory Services:

The Deep River and District Hospital Laboratory provides a number of services for our clients.

Patients must have a signed requisition from a registered physician for any laboratory tests. Results will be sent directly to the ordering physicians office, either by courier, mail or fax. Results cannot be given directly to you or to another physician, unless we receive written instructions to do so.

Most of the laboratory tests are performed on-site, (usually the same day), and we have made arrangements with referral laboratories for tests not on our license. Specific containers are available through the laboratory for specialized tests.

The Deep River and District Hospital will process requisitions for blood work, x-rays, etc., regardless of where the physician who ordered your test is located. After the test is completed, we provide the physician (in Ottawa, Pembroke or elsewhere) with a written report. Tell you doctor you prefer to have the testing done locally.

Manager, Laboratory Services

Hours of Operation:

• Monday to Thursday 7:30 am to 12 pm and 4 to 6 pm
• Friday from 7:30 am to 12 pm
Emergency on-call
Closed weekends and statutory holidays

Appointments:

We use a numbering system to treat all of our patients fairly and efficiently. Upon arrival, All patients are required to take a number at the phlebotomy room and have a seat in the waiting area- even if you are just returning specimens to the Laboratory. Patients will be processed according to the number system unless there is Emergency work.

Special Requirements:

A number of tests require you to be fasting - no food or drink except water for 12 hours. The tests are indicated with an * on the white Deep River and District Hospital requisition. They include fasting glucose (FBS), Cholesterol, Triglyceride, Folate among others.

For therapeutic drug level testing - to accurately monitor drug levels, do not take your morning dose until the specimen is drawn.

Glucose Tolerance Tests (other than the 1 hour GTT test), must be booked in advance through the Laboratory.

Holter and Blood Pressure Monitor testing must be booked through the Laboratory.

How to Contact Us:

Phone: (613) 584-1266 ext 163

Fax: (613) 584-3145

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