Services for Clinicians

Over 700 staff members are dedicated to providing the most advanced laboratory services as well as supporting new and innovative approaches to laboratory medicine.

We offer a wide range of service options for health professionals around the world, including ad hoc reference testing, consultation services and service contracts.

Our services are supported by the largest diagnostic lab in Canada, a leading-edge laboratory information system, outstanding couriers and a call centre operating seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

For an extensive list of our Tests, visit the Lab Test Catalogue.

View and download the requisition form 

The Pathology Client Services (PCS) team is available to assist patients, clinicians and researchers seeking access to diagnostic materials that form part of our hospital record (e.g., stained digital slides, unstained slides, frozen material, extracted DNA, documents, etc.).

How to submit requests

All forms are in PDF  format unless otherwise indicated.

1. Fill out these forms
   • Supplemental Information Form for Diagnostic Tissue Requests
   • Consent Form
   • LMP External Request Form
2. Submit to us by fax at 416 340 3023 or email at pathologyclientservices@uhn.ca

Please Note:

• To allow us to expedite your request as quickly as possible, please complete all sections of the forms.
• The request will be assessed and you will be contacted if further documentation is required.
• Where fees are applicable a quote will be provided to the requestor and must be signed and returned for the request to be completed.
• If materials are being sent to another institution, please ensure the full address, name of recipient and contact information is provided. This allows us to contact them on your behalf should we have questions about the need to extend services to our clients.

For more information, contact pathologyclientservices@uhn.ca or Darshini Jesudasan at 416 340 4800 ext. 5920.

For information on how to submit a specimen, including proper specimen collection, handling and storage information, please contact the LMP Call Centre at 416 340 4800 ext. LABS (5227) or toll-free at 1 866 865 LABS (5227).

Please note that the Laboratory Medicine Program adheres to the practice of Universal Precautions and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, so samples must have appropriate labelling and packaging.

Reports will be distributed by mail or fax, as per the request indicated on the requisition. We have excellent options available to clients interested in establishing a full or partial-service contract with LMP. Please contact us for more information on these options at 416 340 LABS (5227).

Cancellation requests received before test setup or cancellations due to incorrect patient identification will not be charged and no report issued. Requests received after the test setup will be charged accordingly and a report will be issued.

For business inquiries, including research projects or for any special esoteric testing needs, please contact:

Rosetta Belcastro, Senior Manager
Pathology Operations and Administrative Services
Email: rosetta.belcastro@uhn.ca | 416 340 4800 ext. 8662​