QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Nova Scotia Health has made changes to parking and the main entrance of the QEII Halifax Infirmary. Learn more.
This winterized drive-thru location offers patients the option to be registered and have their blood collected while they sit in their vehicle. There’s no parking, no standing in line and no contact with other people getting tested.
Contact
Administrative Switchboard: 902-465-8305
You can book an appointment online here.
Special instructions for the Drive-Thru:
Do | Don't |
Patient can be driver or passenger. | Do not select this location if you also need a urine collection. There are no collection facilities on site. |
Everyone in the vehicle must wear a mask. | Do not bring pets with you. (exception: service animals with registration papers) |
Passengers must have proof of vaccination and identification. | Do not arrive more than 5 minutes before your appointment time. |
Bring a paper requisition (electronic requisitions should be printed to avoid delays). | Do not exit your vehicle while in the Drive-Thru |
Bring your Health Card (or other form of insurance and government issued identification). | Do not arrive in a vehicle that is over 8ft tall or that includes a ladder rack. The Drive thru has height restrictions. |
Arrive at your scheduled appt time. |
Dartmouth drive through blood collection video overview
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Covid testing Centres
Blood Collection Location
Appointments are required for blood collection service.
If you have a referral, you may book an appointment for blood collection at this location anytime online or by calling 902-473-2074 or toll-free 1-833-942-2298 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding holidays).
This winterized drive-thru location offers patients the option to be registered and have their blood collected while they sit in their vehicle. There’s no parking, no standing in line and no contact with other people getting tested.
Special instructions for the Drive-Thru:
- Patient can be driver or passenger.
- Everyone in the vehicle must wear a mask.
- Use a vehicle less than 8ft tall (Drive thru has height restrictions).
- Bring a paper requisition (electronic requisitions should be printed to avoid delays).
- Bring your Health Card (or other form of insurance and government issued identification).
- Arrive at your scheduled appt. time.
- Passengers must have proof of vaccination and identification.
- Do not select this location if you also need a urine collection. There are no collection facilities on site.
- Do not bring pets with you. (exception: service animals with registration papers)
- Do not arrive more than 5 minutes before your appointment time.
- Do not exit your vehicle while in the Drive-Thru
- Patients must be 12 years and older.