Island Health Comox Valley Labs
1. Reservation & Lab Check-in for the hospital lab
Lab services are available as a drop-in service at the locations below. However, they have new technology, “WaitWhile”, to allow patients to check-in for lab services.
Or use their Text-based Waitlist
On your mobile device, text JOIN and your first and last name to 1-833-682-8536 to be added to the hospital lab waitlist. They’ll text you when it’s your turn.
These options will decrease waiting times in crowded waiting rooms.
This is done via cell phone. Patients can also pre-book appointments through the website.
Options for booking an appointment:
- You need to have had your doctor fax in a requisition to the lab (24-48 hr turnaround).
- Or you need to have a requisition in hand (same day service).
- Or you need to have a standing lab order.
Simply click on the CVH lab below for a calendar of available times and days. You will get a text when they are ready for you.
CVH LAB
2. 14th St Lab in Courtenay
Walk-in’s welcome. They do not have an online booking calendar but you can use their waitlist system described below:
USE THEIR TEXT-BASED WAITLIST
On your mobile device, text JOIN and your first and last name to 1-833-213-6316 to be added to 14th St lab waitlist. They’ll text you when it’s your turn.
For more info click below
3. Cumberland Health Centre (Cumberland Lodge) Lab
Walk-in’s welcome. You can also pre-book appointments, use the link below.