PRIVATE COVID-19
PCR TESTING

In-Clinic for Asymptomatic Only* – Workplace – Personal – Travel.

* QR Code – Antibody Requisition – Japan Certificate – ISO 15189 Certificate

Results: *STANDARD –  within 48 hours *RUSH –  within 24 hours

— Pricing and Additional Information Below —

Services:

PCR TEST - WHEN TO BOOK​​

Flight Check-In

Early (9am – 2pm) – Book between 9am – 12pm

*Lab pick up 12:30pm

Afternoon (3pm – 8pm) – Book between 12pm – 4pm

*Lab pick up 4:30pm

Evening (after 8:00pm) – Book between 4pm – 8pm

*Lab pick up 7:30pm

RT PCR NAAT

For Next Day Travel or Personal Requirements Asymptomatic Only*

Within 24 Hour or 48 Hour Result Turnaround Available

Downtown Vancouver
North Vancouver
Service Types​

RT-PCR Nasal and Gargle Sampling Available.

In-Clinic Testing for Asymptomatic Individuals Only* –

 

NOTICE FOR NEXT DAY TRAVEL

We provide  Next Day PCR Results quick turn-around within 24 hours Results. The results have been averaging 12-20 hours!

FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

With 48 or 72 hour Negative PCR Test Upon Departure* Requirements 

Please book your Standard PCR Test Appointment 35 hours or more prior to your travel date.

JAPAN Certificate
QR Code Available

Physician Signed Japan Certificate Filled.

and/or

 Result QR Code.

+$20.00

Hong Kong

ISO 15189 Laboratory Accreditation Certificate. (Free) – Located under Results description, in the RT PCR Appointment Information!

CHINA - Antibody (IgM Serology) Test

China Travel Requirement –

One RT-PCR Test taken 7 days before Travel (Appointment One)

Antibody + RT-PCR Test Taken Two Days before Travel                         

– Dual Booking for Standard RT-PCR and Anti-Body (Appointment Two)
Appointment - No Deposit Required*

RT-PCR Nasal and Gargle Sampling Available.

In-Clinic Testing for Asymptomatic Individuals Only* –

Downtown Vancouver
North Vancouver
Contact Form and Location Information Below -

HOW TO FIND US

LOCATIONS

DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER – WORLD TRADE CENTER: 

404-999 Canada Place Vancouver, BC V6C 3E2 – 4th Floor

The Main Door is located to the right of Starbucks – which is located outside of the Pan Pacific Hotel.

*After 5:00 PM and Weekends the building Door is Locked*

 Please kindly email: Info@covidtestsvancouver.ca – Subject: Arrived!

NORTH VANCOUVER – HARBOUR QUAY: 

500-224 Esplanade W, North Vancouver BC V7M 1A4

Downtown Vancouver

404-999 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 3E2

North Vancouver

500-224 Esplanade W
North Vancouver, BC V7M 1A4

Email

info@covidtestsvancouver.ca

Phone

1 (800) 986-4514

INQUIRIES

RT - PCR Test?

* Nucleic acid-based testing (NAAT), also known as RT PCR is a molecular assay testing method used to diagnose COVID-19 infection and is the most widely accepted test for travel.

“All types of PCR testing are looking for – respiratory secretions and infected cells.”

* Nasal Swab collection method for COVID-19 testing – are designed to collect samples from the nasal walls of your nostril. After the swab is collected, it is placed into a liquid, which is referred to as transport media, and sent to the laboratory to be processed and tested.

* Saline Gargle collection method for COVID-19 testing – PRIOR TO SAMPLE COLLECTION, THE PATIENT MUST AVOID EATING, DRINKING, CHEWING GUM, SMOKING, BRUSHING TEETH FOR 1 HOUR PRIOR TO COLLECTION.
Nurse will Instruct the patient to swish saline back-and-forth in their cheeks for approximately 5 seconds, then tip their head back to gargle for 5 more seconds. They should repeat this cycle two more times, for a total of 30 seconds – When complete, spit the saline gargle into the dry sterile container and send to the laboratory to be processed and tested.

Booking Online

follow these steps below
Book Online

Our online booking is easy to use and a secure booking system. Once you fill out the online booking form and make a deposit payment for your appointment, you will receive an appointment confirmation via e-mail shortly after and full payment will be taken at the time of the appointment.

Arrive at our testing facility

One of our qualified staff will conduct a (Nasal Swab) or (Saline Gragle) and RT PCR test will be sent the same day to the lab for testing.

Test Results​

You will receive an email within 24 to 48 hours. This a PDF Document you may present to the Airline or for other Testing Requirement Purposes. You may print out if desired!

FAQ

To book, please check our online booking section:
ONLINE BOOKING

For PCR we suggest to book 2 days before travel (depending on the destination)
Currently, our turnaround time for PCR test result is approximately 24-32 hours.
E.g.
Sept. 1 – Appointment
Sept. 2 – Results and letter via email sent to you in the evening
Sept. 3 – Departure

PCR: Lifelab can guarantee that the result will arrive on time with the 48 hour laboratory window, but our clinic has no control over when we receive the result within this time frame. Currently, it takes 24 hours for the result to arrive from Lifelab.

Rapid antigen: The test takes 15 minutes and we can process the results in around 1-2 hours

Please view available Appointment Options – or Email: Info@covidtestsvancouver.ca

For PCR test, we conduct the nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) also known as RT-PCR test which is the golden standard for detecting the virus. The specimen is collected via nasal swab. Our PCR tests are approved by Canadian health authorities and are recognized by all airlines and countries.

We offer the serum antibody (IgM) testing if needed by your destination country and the airline. This is a blood test conducted at LifeLabs. Both tests are approved by Canadian health authorities and are recognized by all airlines and countries.

Since the tests are for travel and occupational purposes for asymptomatic individuals, they are private pay service and are not covered by B.C. MSP plan.

As our clinic is following all the COVID-19 prevention guidelines, we do require that you wear a mask at all times and follow social distancing practices.

Please bring a picture ID, e.g. Driver’s Licence or Passport. If you are a resident of BC, please bring your Care Card with you when you come in.

Yes, we do provide onsite testing for all workplace and organization sites. Please call us to discuss the details and we will make arrangements accordingly.

To book, please check our online booking section:
ONLINE BOOKING

For PCR we suggest to book 2 days before travel (depending on the destination)
Currently, our turnaround time for PCR test result is approximately 24-36 hours.
E.g.
Sept. 1 – Appointment
Sept. 2 – Results and letter via email sent to you in the evening
Sept. 3 – Departure

PCR:  Lifelab can guarantee that the result will arrive within the lab window of 48 hours time, although our clinic does not have full control over when we receive the result within the 48 hours laboratory given time window – it currently takes within 24 hours for the result to be reported.

Please view available Appointment Options or Email: Info@covidtestsvancouver.ca for more information!

For PCR test, we conduct the nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) also known as RT-PCR test which is the golden standard for detecting the virus. The specimen is collected via nasal swab. Our PCR tests are approved by Canadian health authorities and are recognized by all airlines and countries.

We offer the serum antibody (IgM) testing if needed by your destination country and the airline. This is a blood test conducted at LifeLabs. Both tests are approved by Canadian health authorities and are recognized by all airlines and countries.

Since the tests are for travel and occupational purposes for asymptomatic individuals, they are private pay service and are not covered by B.C. MSP plan.

As our clinic is following all the COVID-19 prevention guidelines, we do require that you wear a mask at all times and follow social distancing practices.

Please bring a picture ID, e.g. Driver’s Licence or Passport. If you are a resident of BC, please bring your Care Card with you when you come in.

Yes we do provide onsite testing for all workplace and organization sites. Please call us to discuss the details and we will make arrangements accordingly.