What is the Laboratory Medicine Program?

Laboratory Medicine is an essential branch of Medicine contributing to over 70% of medical decisions. We have an experienced team of laboratory professionals who use a wide array of tests and diagnostics to provide clinicians with information that helps the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.

There are multiple disciplines of Laboratory Medicine staffed by about 150 dedicated professionals including pathologists, pathology assistants, scientists, technologists, technicians, and administrative staff.

At Humber River Health, our Laboratory Medicine program is fully accredited by Accreditation Canada, ISO-certified, and licensed by the Ministry of Health. We perform over 8 million tests annually providing a wide range of services operating 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

What are the Benefits of the Laboratory Medicine Program?

State of the Art Technology: our Laboratory Medicine program has state-of-the-art technology and equipment that allows us to provide top-notched services to our patients and healthcare providers.

Patient-Centred Approach: we strive to enhance patient experience and engagement by treating patients with dignity and respect, provide clear and empathetic communication and address patient concerns.

Collaboration: we work with healthcare professionals from different disciplines to provide timely and efficient service.

Quality oriented: we are constantly engaged in continuous improvement and monitor our service with a variety of quality indicators.

What to Expect from the Laboratory Medicine Program?

• We have a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals and experts working together to provide high quality, patient-centred services for our healthcare providers and patients.
• Our program provides a wide range of advanced diagnostic services, namely, Pathology, Microbiology, Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Transfusion Medicine, Point-of-Care Testing, and Specimen Procurement.