Laboratory
The staff of the Department of Laboratory Medicine are committed to provide timely, accurate, safe and efficient laboratory services to our patients and health care providers.
We are a fully accredited laboratory offering hospital-based testing in Biochemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Transfusion Medicine, Serology, Urinalysis, and ECG/Holter Monitoring with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities so that our clients can be assured of the highest quality laboratory testing.
Test Information
The Chapleau General Hospital Laboratory performs testing in the following classes as listed on the laboratory licence:
- Bacteriology
- Biochemistry
- Cytology
- Hematology
- Immunohematology
- Immunology
Only the tests listed on the laboratory licence are performed within the laboratory. All tests that do not fall under the licence are referred to alternate testing facilities who have the capability to perform these tests.
As of June 1, 2022, the lab will be charging for certain tests that are not covered by OHIP. Please see the tables below for a list of lab tests not covered by OHIP and their associated fee.
List of more common Non-OHIP billable tests performed
Exhaustive list of Non-OHIP billable tests
Our History
The laboratory originated in the Lady Minto Hospital in 1913. It was later relocated to the new and current Chapleau General Hospital site on March 16, 1976. The laboratory department is owned and operated by the Chapleau General Hospital. The Chapleau General Hospital is a division of The Services de Santé de Chapleau Health Services which delivers fully integrated, quality healthcare services to the residents of Chapleau, neighbouring communities, First Nations and catchment areas under one umbrella organization.
Hours of Service
The Laboratory provides specimen collection/ ECG/ Holter Monitoring for outpatients during the hours of 0800 and 1130, Monday to Friday, by appointment only.
To make an appointment please call 864-1520 ext. 0
| Day of the Week | Time Period | Staffing Level |
| Monday to Friday | 0800 hrs to 1630 hrs |
Regular staffing: 2 Technologists (0800 to 1630) 1 Technologist (0800 to 1200) 1 Phlebotomist (4 hrs in am) |
| Monday to Friday | 1630 hrs to 0800 hrs | 1 Technologist on-call |
| Saturday and Sunday | 24 hours per day | 1 Technologist on-call |
| Statutory Holidays | 24 hours per day | 1 Technologist on-call |
Address
Chapleau General Hospital
6 Broomhead Road
Chapleau, Ontario
P0M 1K0
