The Emergency Departments are experiencing high volumes of patients who need care. Please be prepared to wait. The most serious cases are treated first.
Not all health concerns need emergency care. You can also book a virtual visit or go to an urgent care clinic for these concerns. For life-threatening symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.
Thank you for your patience.
At the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) is proud to provide fast, accurate, and essential diagnostic services that support world-class patient care. Whether you’re visiting for ambulatory care or staying as an inpatient, nearly every patient benefits from the critical insights delivered by our laboratory professionals.
Our state-of-the-art laboratory is fully licensed under the Laboratory and Specimen Collection Centre Licensing Act (LSCCLA) and proudly holds ISO 15189 Plus accreditation from Accreditation Canada Diagnostics. We are also a Choosing Wisely Canada-designated facility, underscoring our commitment to evidence-based testing and quality-driven care.
The practice of drawing blood samples from patients and preparing all sample types for testing. These medical laboratory professional are the public ‘face’ of the lab.
The analysis of chemical components in blood and body fluids, such as glucose, cholesterol, hormones, and enzymes, to assess organ function and detect metabolic disorders
Involves the study of blood cells and coagulation processes to diagnose conditions like anemia, leukemia, and clotting disorders.
