LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services on Salisbury Avenue in Port Coquitlam is a patient collection centre where residents of the Tri-Cities area can access a wide range of diagnostic laboratory testing. Whether you have been referred by your doctor for routine bloodwork, require urine or other specimen collection, or need specialized testing such as prenatal screening or tuberculosis testing for work, school, or travel, this location is set up to handle many of the most common lab service needs.

The centre is part of the LifeLabs network, one of Canada's largest providers of laboratory health services. Patients across British Columbia rely on LifeLabs for timely test results that help their healthcare providers make informed decisions about diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care. From lipid panels and complete blood counts to glucose monitoring and hormone testing, the range of tests processed through this network is broad and covers most requisitions issued by family physicians and specialists alike.

Located at unit 115 on Salisbury Avenue, this Port Coquitlam site is conveniently situated for residents coming from nearby neighbourhoods as well as those travelling from Coquitlam or Pitt Meadows. The V3B postal area is well-served by this location, making it a practical choice for patients who want a local option without having to travel far for essential lab work.

When visiting, it helps to bring your doctor's requisition form and your provincial health card. If you are fasting for certain blood tests, be sure to confirm the preparation instructions with your ordering physician ahead of time. LifeLabs generally offers online appointment booking through their website at lifelabs.com, which can help reduce wait times and make your visit more predictable.

The staff at patient service centres like this one are trained to make the collection process as smooth and comfortable as possible, particularly for patients who may feel anxious about needles or are bringing children in for testing. Results are typically accessible online through the LifeLabs patient portal, so you can share them with your care team promptly. For anyone managing ongoing health conditions or simply staying on top of preventive health screening, having a reliable local lab collection site is a genuinely useful resource.