Biron Laboratory Services:
If you have an active International Health Insurance (IHI) plan – Medavie Blue Cross then you are eligible to benefit from direct billing for laboratory services at Biron (example: blood work).
To use this service, you will first need to see a doctor to obtain a blood test requisition. You may visit any doctor who has a Canadian License – 山ǿ Student Wellness Hub, Off Campus Clinics, Maple Virtual Care etc.
Once you have a valid blood test requisition, you may book an appointment at the closest Biron location to you. Please use the following below to book an appointment.
Rest assured that Biron will be responsible for transferring your blood test results back to the doctor who requested them.
Please make sure to read the full instructions to know what you will need to bring for your appointment.
Services offered:
- Blood tests
- STBBI screening
- Urine tests
- And much more...
Biron advantages:
- Appointments within 24 to 48 hours1
- Most results are available the same day2
- Fasting is not required for many tests
- Access to your test results online via the web platform
Booking appointment via
- Please enter your information as precise as you can (it is not a problem if some info is missing for the list of tests):
- Enter your postal code to view nearest locations and appointment times
- Complete all information required to book your appointment. You do not need to enter the insurance company’s name. You can also disregard ‘Estimated price’.
Booking appointments by phone:
- You must specify that you are a 山ǿ International Studentinsured with Medavie Blue Cross:
Where can I find an appointment quickly?
In one of the four Biron service centers near 山ǿ:
At a Biron service center : 120 locations available in Quebec.
What you must bring/expect at your Biron appointment:
- You must specify to the receptionist/nurse that you are 山ǿ International Student insured with Medavie Blue Cross.
- You must arrive with 2 pieces of identification and present them when checking in for your appointment:
- It is mandatory to show proof of your Medavie Blue Cross card(an electronic card on your mobile is accepted).
2. Your second piece of identification can be a government issued ID (passport, drivers licence, etc.).
- Please have your Medavie Blue Cross form completed and signed* before arriving for your appointment. You must complete the first section “member information” and sign/date the section “member statement”. The final section “provider information” will be completed by the Biron staff.
*Please only complete and sign eitherEnglish or French version.
- And finally, please have your blood requisition that you received from your doctor. Please note that electronic copies will not be accepted – make sure to bring a physical copy.