In a biomedical analysis laboratory, professionals (medical technologists, certified laboratory technicians, cytologists) perform analyses and examinations in the field of medical biology (biochemistry, hematology, blood bank, microbiology, pathology, cytology) based on samples. These analyses are available for both outpatients and inpatients and are performed according to the requests of the attending physician. They aim to establish and clarify diagnoses as well as to identify appropriate treatments, if necessary.

For the admitted person, the samples are taken on the care units according to what the physicians have prescribed. The specimens are then sent to the laboratory.

Outpatients must go to a collection center with the form provided by the attending physician so that the necessary specimens can be taken.

Collection centers

Before going to a collection center, it is important to check the form provided by the physician to ensure that the tests requested do not require a prior appointment. If you do, you will need to call the number on the form.

The person must go with the doctor's request to one of the various collection centers so that the staff (medical technologist or nursing assistant) can collect the necessary specimens.

• During collection hours, the first come, first served basis.
• Both your health insurance card and hospital card are required.
• Once registered, you will be called and a staff member will greet you, seat you in a specimen collection chair and perform the necessary specimens for the tests requested by the physician.
• For urine and stool samples, the information will be given to you by your doctor.

List and hours of sampling centers in hospitals

Availability of analysis:

For all sites
Non-invasive prenatal genomic testing (NIPT) Monday to Wednesday only

By appointment only:

Gatineau Hospital - 909 La Vérendrye Boulevard
Monday to Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. - closed from noon to 1 p.m.

IMPORTANT: Only the following tests are available by appointment

Analysis available by appointment:

• Induced hyperglycemia
• Glucose tolerance test (50 g) ;
• D-xylose test;
• Lactose test;
• Sweat test;
• Total hemolytic blood complement CH50;
• Plasma catecholamine
• Cryofibrinogen;
• Cryoglobulin;
• Serum porphyrins;

For all other analyses, please refer to other blood collection centers

Attention Please make an appointment at: 819 966-6300

Hull Hospital - 116 Lionel-Émond Boulevard
Monday to Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. - closed from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

IMPORTANT: Only the following tests are available by appointment

Analysis available by appointment:

• Induced hyperglycemia
• Glucose tolerance test (50 g) ;
• D-xylose test;
• Lactose test;
• Spermogram.
• Total hemolytic blood complement CH50;
• Plasma catecholamine
• Cryofibrinogen;
• Cryoglobulin;
• Serum porphyrins;

For all other analyses, please refer to other blood collection centers

Attention Please make an appointment at: 819 966-6300

Wakefield Memorial Hospital - 101 Burnside Road
Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - closed from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Attention As of October 1, 2020 and for an indefinite period, please make an appointment at: 819 459-2610 option 2

Papineau Hospital - 155 Maclaren Street
Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Attention As of May 8, 2020 and for an indefinite period, please make an appointment at: 819 986-4115 ext. 224080 option 2, between 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Pontiac Hospital - 200 Argue Street
Monday to Friday from 8 am to 11 am - no appointment needed

The following dynamic analyses are by appointment only. You can make an appointment by calling 819 647-2211, ext. 252175.

• Hyperglycemia 75g
• D-Xylose
• Lactose

Maniwaki Hospital - 309 Desjardins Boulevard
Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

There are also CLSC collection centers in the community.
To consult the list of these centers and their schedules, go to the Care and Services in my Community page.