How do I book DynaLIFE?
You can make an appointment on-line via our appointment booking system. Or you can call our customer care centre to make an appointment by telephone at (780) 702-4486 or 1-877-702-4486.
Is DynaLIFE doing walkins?
Appointments are recommended, but we still accept walk-in patients at all of our patient care centres. Appointments may reduce your wait time.
Are DynaLIFE and Dynacare the same company?
It is locally-managed and partly owned by its American partner company—South-Carolina headquartered Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp), who acquired Dynacare in 2002. DynaLife has over a thousand employees working at its central laboratory in Edmonton, and in over 26 patient care centres in northern Alberta.
How long do DynaLIFE results take?
between 24 and 48 hours
Your results will take between 24 and 48 hours to deliver. For information on the status of your test, see your DynaLIFE – Travel Testing Appointment Confirmation email.
Can I drink water before a fasting blood test?
Fasting means you don’t eat or drink anything but water usually for 8 to 12 hours beforehand. If your appointment is at 8 a.m. and you’re told to fast for 8 hours, only water is OK after midnight. If it’s a 12-hour fast, avoid food and drink after 8 p.m. the night before.
How do I set up a lab appointment in Alberta?
To book an appointment call the Patient Appointment Line at 403-770-5136 Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM-5:30 PM or online at www.albertaprecisionlabs.ca and clicking “Appointments” and then “Book Appointment”. Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
How long do u need to fast before blood work?
You usually need to fast for 8–12 hours before a test. Most tests that require fasting are scheduled for early in the morning. That way, most of your fasting time will be overnight.
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