NL Health Services says sending some lab tests out of province is often the “most reliable” and “cost-effective approach” to getting timely lab results.
The health authority sends some specimens, including certain blood tests, out-of-province to “accredited laboratories,” which is a common practice in many jurisdictions across the country.
NLHS says the volume of tests sent out of province varies according to a number of factors, including the type of testing required and available lab resources.
No specific numbers were supplied to VOCM News as NL Health Services says associated costs and testing volumes can fluctuate.
