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BetteTheRed said:
The equivalent private lab firm in Ontario is LifeLabs.
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Or Gamma Dynacare, though they don't seem to be as widespread as Lifelabs. They also used to charge for web access to your results which is why I switched to Lifelabs for my quarterly bloods.
 
NB has a kind of private US system like Lifelabs but covers everything ohip does. Covered by the Gov't.
 
Yes, lifelabs is as well. Never tried to access my results on-line; otoh, I am not a regular in doctor's offices, nor labs...
 
ninj said:
Thanks for posting a gif, Northwind. They are so expressive.
Diversity Popcorn GIF by Chloe x Halle

Going to look for some!
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That is real magic that every child wishes for- the never empty popcorn bucket
 
The only paying out of pocket service I'm aware of that Dynalife offers is COVID tests for travellers. They never had their own online access for patients, it was just Netcare, myChart when that was in trial, now Connect Care and MyAHS Connect and MyHeathRecords.
 
BetteTheRed said:
otoh, I am not a regular in doctor's offices, nor labs...
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Try being diabetic. Quarterly A1C for the win. Plus all the other indicators that can go awry with Type 2 like B12 and lipids. Labs should give us frequent flyer miles or something.
 
BetteTheRed said:
The equivalent private lab firm in Ontario is LifeLabs.
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We have LifeLabs here too. I prefer to use the hospital's satellite clinic. They're quick and friendly. They've managed to adapt to the new reality and maintain some productivity. Island Health has an online portal so I can see my lab results the same day. LifeLabs was okay.
 
Mendalla said:
Try being diabetic. Quarterly A1C for the win. Plus all the other indicators that can go awry with Type 2 like B12 and lipids. Labs should give us frequent flyer miles or something.
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Quarterly labs? I wish mine were that infrequent. :cool:
 
Ugh I am frustrated, I am feeling worse. My results should be done by now but Dynalife is failing at doing what they should be doing. I called and I was informed they have nothing to do with Connect Care and only some results show on MyRecords. I'm well aware of the differences between the 2 systems, and yes, Dynalife was part of ConnectCare a year ago, it was well publicized too.
I was told I should have results by the end of tomorrow but really 48+ hours is substandard for this. But let's cut the public system and push even more this way.
 
This seems very complicated. If I need tests for something or other the doc gives me a requisition that I take to the hospital. As soon as the lab has results they are sent to my doc who takes whatever action is needed. More elaborate tests ordered by a specialist are done where that person has a practice. A city trip - but one is there already to see the specialist so not a big deal.
 
KayTheCurler said:
This seems very complicated. If I need tests for something or other the doc gives me a requisition that I take to the hospital. As soon as the lab has results they are sent to my doc who takes whatever action is needed. More elaborate tests ordered by a specialist are done where that person has a practice. A city trip - but one is there already to see the specialist so not a big deal.
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It's same here, but I have the choice of going to a hospital or going to a Dynalife location, there's more Dynalifes than hospitals around. Now I have access to results just as the doctors do, only thing is imaging (not Dynalife anyway, that's other companies or hospital) has a delay on the patients end and there can also be requests added to delay other results for patients.
 
ChemGal said:
It's same here, but I have the choice of going to a hospital or going to a Dynalife location, there's more Dynalifes than hospitals around.
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Same with Lifelabs here in Ontario, though I note that the two I used to use are both MIA from their website now. They were both kind of small and cramped so maybe couldn't be adapted for proper distancing or something. Oh well, the one Mrs. M uses is still around and is not that far away. It's just the other two were handier when I was getting work done on the way to work or on my lunch hour.
 
Oh, there are online requisitions with Connect Care too. So no need to remember to carry around a piece of paper if the ordering doctor is on the system (mostly just those in hospitals currently). So Dynalife staff really shouldn't be so clueless about being a part of Connect Care.
 
BetteTheRed said:
Sunset is absolutely spectacular tonight. All I can see is pink and orange and a lavender-blue out of every window!
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I saw photos on the news at supper time - an hour after it had all happened! I was in an east facing room & missed the spectacle!!
 
Good morning, all! The sun has risen, sky is blue. For sunsets and sunrises, craft projects that turn out well, we give thanks. Also for a steady supply of popcorn, for it seems the circus down south isn't quite over just yet. Anyway, to wash down the popcorn, the coffee cart stands ready.

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