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Starting Saturday, December 14, 2024, the entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department has changed to 1840 Bell Road. Learn more.

 

Please plan for extra travel time when coming to the QEII Halifax Infirmary. As of February 18, the easternmost, northbound lane of Robie Street will be closed for the duration of the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project, leaving two lanes open. Expect potential delays and consider alternative routes when possible.

Specimen Testing

Your doctor or other health care provider may ask you to provide a specimen sample (e.g. urine, stool, semen, etc.) for testing. There are drop off locations around the province.

There are drop off locations that send the specimen to the laboratory for testing. Unless you are told otherwise, drop off your labeled specimen and the requisition to one of our specimen drop off locations.

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Service Statuses

There are currently no service advisories or disruptions for this category.

Visit the Service Statuses, Closures, and Cancellations page for a full listing of all advisories and disruptions affecting clinics, programs, services or locations.

Specimen Testing - drop off sites Map

Specimen Testing - drop off sites

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