Laboratory service changes for Clinton and Ashcroft

May 2, 2022

Residents in Clinton and Ashcroft are advised of laboratory service changes in their communities.

To reduce travel for Clinton residents, the Clinton Health Centre is now offering blood collection services on Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the support of a medical lab assistant from Ashcroft. Walk-ins are available from between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. and again between noon and 1 p.m.  Booked appointments are available between 8 a.m. and noon.

The Ashcroft Health Centre will continue to provide collection services on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. People who require bloodwork on Wednesdays may book appointments in Merritt, Clinton, Logan Lake or Kamloops. Limited walk-in service is available.

People can book an appointment online at www.labonlinebooking.ca or by calling 1‑877-740-7747. The call centre is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.

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