Yes, we do over 1000 blood tests as well as stool, urine, allergy, and
specialized tests.
Yes, we test adults, post-surgical and bedridden clients, the elderly,
teenagers, young children and toddlers.
Yes, we come to a client’s home or office. Whichever is more convenient for our
clients.
Yes, you can come to our clinic and scheduling an appointment will ensure that you are in and out. Cura Santé staff are committed to providing a personalized
and knowledgeable service to each of our clients.
Depending on your doctor’s requisition, you may need to fast for 12 to 14 hours.
Fasting will also influence the time you schedule your appointment; early
morning being preferable for most persons.
Urine tests may require that you use a sterile container to collect an early
morning mid-stream sample. For specialized tests, the appropriate preparation will be explained to you by your doctor or our health care professionals.
As many as 25 routine tests can be done with 1 to 3 vials, each holding 4 to 5 ml of blood.
No delay; no long lines. Personalized, competent, professional service;
expedited results.
Most results are sent the same day or within 24 hours. In the case of an
emergency, we can forward your results to your physician within 24 hours.
Yes, it is mandatory to have a requisition from your physician.
Cura Santé services are not reimbursable from the RAMQ ( La régie d’assurance
maladie du Québec). However, most insurance companies do cover the cost from
between 80%-100%.
Most private insurance plans reimburse our laboratory fees from 80% to 100%.
Cura Santé provides all of the patients with official receipts so that they can
claim the fees back from their insurance.
Your lab test results will be sent automatically to your doctor so that he can
analyze them and discuss the results with you.
There are usually no wait times in our lab to get an appointment. Same-day
appointments are most of the time possible.
Minimal preparation is necessary. We suggest wearing comfortable clothing with
easy access to your upper arms and showering before the test as you cannot
shower with the machine on.
Bring a list of all of your medications to your appointment and wear comfortable clothing. If you are a man with a hairy chest, you may opt to shave in advance.
Do not put any lotion on your chest before the installation.
The device records the electrical activity related to your heartbeat during the
whole time it is worn. Once the recording period has been completed, the device
must be returned by mail to the analysis center. A specialized technologist will
analyze the recorded data and provide a report to a physician who will be
responsible for interpreting the results. These will be communicated to you by
your prescribing physician.
You must have a doctor’s prescription for a CardioSTAT test. You must call us so
we can order the device according to the length of time the doctor is requesting
it worn. We will schedule the installation at our clinic.
Do not apply lotion or cream on the torso. Wear a garment that facilitates access
to the torso (for example, a shirt). Bring your list of medications.