While most routine medical laboratory tests are covered by provincial health insurance plans such as OHIP, some important newer tests are not. These tests, such as homocysteine and blood allergy testing (see Test Descriptions), might be covered by supplementary health insurance as part of a patient’s employment benefits package. Because each insurance carrier has its own criteria for deciding which tests to cover, patients are advised to consult their benefits plan or to contact a representative from their human resources department for clarification. If a test is not covered by provincial or supplementary health insurance, patients pay for the test themselves.

For patient convenience, a downloadable generic Insurance Claim Form has been included on this Web site. You can either print the form to share with patients or direct them to the Patients area of this Web site.


Billing Information

Patients are required to pay directly for all tests not covered by their provincial health insurance plan and should then seek reimbursement from their supplementary health insurance provider.