10 Best Sample Collection Labs in Vancouver

Dwyer Immigration Medical Services provides immigration medical exams in Vancouver through IRCC panel physicians. Its stated exam scope includes Canadian permanent residence, work permits, visitor and student visas, refugee status and foreign-country medical clearances. The clinic is eMedical enabled and says exam requirements can be completed in 2.5 hours or less. A multilingual team supports clients in Spanish, Punjabi, Portuguese, Mandarin, Cantonese, French and Tagalog. Open Monday to Saturday, the clinic focuses exclusively on immigration medical exams, making it suited to applicants and families who need a specialised appointment rather than general medical care.

Canadian Analytical Testing Services Ltd. provides asbestos testing for renovation and property projects in Burnaby. The lab has handled drywall and floor-vinyl samples, with customers able to bring samples in for analysis or arrange sample collection. Testing can be completed as regular or rush analysis, and results are delivered in reports. The service suits homeowners, contractors and renovators who need material testing before disturbing walls, flooring or other building components. Sample quantities, turnaround and testing charges have varied by job, so project planning should account for those details before submission.

HBM Environmental Laboratory tests asbestos in submitted building-material samples for surveyors, contractors and homeowners. Its listed materials include drywall mud, popcorn texture, lath and plaster, flooring and mastic, cement board, roofing felt, ceramic tile grout and vermiculite insulation. HBM states that it analyses all layers of each submitted sample, including components that may be disturbed. The laboratory also provides asbestos air analysis using filters from air-cassette samples and lists lead and mould among its environmental services. Sample drop-off is available, with instructions covering separate bags, location labels and double-bagging before submission.

Amani Travel Health Clinic provides travel health consultations, travel vaccinations and routine vaccines, including destination-focused options for Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, Mexico, the Caribbean and other regions. The clinic also offers yellow fever vaccination, TB skin tests and readings, driver’s medical exams, health assessments and selected medical exams.

It suits travellers preparing for international trips, people needing TB testing and clients arranging driver’s or immigration-related medical services. The downtown Vancouver office is accessible by transit and is a short walk from Burrard SkyTrain Station.

Canvas Labs provides cannabis product testing for licensed producers, growers, research projects and personal needs. The lab uses an online platform for submissions, with testing results delivered in clear report formats. Its services suit businesses launching products, meeting Health Canada requirements, responding to client requests or preparing material for export. Research and ACMPR-related testing are also represented in its client base. The process includes online ordering and, in some cases, shipping arrangements, making the lab useful for clients who need a structured testing workflow rather than an informal assessment.

Canadian Travel Clinics’ Vancouver Downtown location in Kitsilano provides travel vaccinations and travel-health consultations before departure. The clinic lists Typhoid, Twinrix, Yellow Fever, Rabies, Hepatitis A, MMR and TB skin testing among its services. Travel testing is also supported, while online booking allows visitors to select a service and appointment time. The West Broadway location suits individuals, couples and families preparing for international travel who want vaccination planning and travel-health questions addressed in one clinic. Its published booking guidance asks visitors to reserve one slot for each person. The clinic is located at 2184 West Broadway, near Yew Street, and serves several central Vancouver neighbourhoods.

VGH Outpatient Lab provides a hospital-based setting for blood tests and other outpatient laboratory visits supported by a medical requisition. Patients can attend as walk-ins or make appointments, with a number system used for walk-in arrivals.

It suits people needing recurring blood tests or a scheduled laboratory visit. Bring the lab request and required services or identification cards so registration can proceed. Booking ahead may be useful for patients who want to organise their visit before arriving.

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services in North Vancouver provides medical laboratory testing, with appointments recommended. The location supports patients who need blood work and other laboratory services, while LifeLabs also provides test instructions, preparation information and requisition guidance through its patient resources. The Lynn Valley location is a practical fit for patients who may feel anxious about blood collection: recurring themes include calm explanations, patience, and accommodating patients who need to lie down during the procedure. Appointment planning is recommended before visiting.

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services provides patient testing and specimen collection in Vancouver, with access to test instructions, requisitions and collection information through the LifeLabs service network. The location supports appointments and on-site services, with parking options that include free street parking, free parking lots and paid parking.

It suits patients attending blood work or other laboratory testing who want to prepare in advance or save time with an appointment. The patient-centred service includes guidance before testing, while the broader organization also provides mobile lab services and healthcare-provider test resources.

Vancouver City Centre Urgent Primary Care Centre accepts walk-ins for urgent primary care needs. It is suited to people seeking assessment for a sudden, non-routine health concern rather than booking a standard appointment, with on-site clinical services available.

The centre’s care can include assessment, testing and diagnosis, and translation support may be available for patients who need help communicating. The listed location is in Vancouver City Centre, with paid parking options nearby. As an urgent-care service, it is intended for prompt medical attention when the issue requires more than routine care but is not presented as an emergency service.