Laboratory Tests

Pre-Operative Diagnostic Tests

In preparation for your upcoming surgery, you may be required to have certain diagnostic tests performed. Your surgeon will determine which tests you may require during an office visit and give you the necessary requisitions to take with you. Not everyone needs to have the same tests performed. You may be required to have some or all of the following:  blood work, ECG, or chest x-ray. 

Laboratory Tests

It is recommended that you go to an MDS Laboratory for your tests to be performed. You will be required to bring a laboratory requisition from your doctor as well as your Health Card.

ECG Tests

These tests are performed at Southlake Regional Health Centre in the East Main Clinic, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.  The East Main Clinic is located on the main floor of the hospital in the East Building. Please inquire at the Information Desk for directions.   You will be required to bring a requisition from your doctor as well as your Health Card.

Chest X-Ray

These tests are performed at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.  Diagnostic Imaging Department is located in the East Building on the 1^st floor.  Please inquire at the Information Desk for directions.  You will be required to bring a requisition from your doctor as well as your
Health Card.

For information on resources available to you during your hospital visit or stay (for example: parking, what to bring, discharge times and other helpful information) please click on Patients and Visitors.