The pages accessible in English concern access to services and security in regard with health and social services, in accordance with the Charter of the French language regulations. 

Accessibility online and in the facilities

- Project ALLO - Staff and volunteers wearing a yellow card holder can speak English and help you find your way around the facilities.- 
- Interpreter services - To obtain the services of an interpreter, speak with your doctor or staff when scheduling an appointment.- 
- Service navigators and liaison officer - In order to support and accompany Indigenous people in their care and service experience and promote mutual understanding of the information exchanged between caregivers and patients, there is a resource available in Val-d'Or.
- Translate a Web page - If a page is available only in French, you can translate it in your browser. Click right on the page and look for the translation button.
- Need help? Google Chrome – Microsoft Edge – Safari

Blood Tests and Other Samples

Services Offered

The collection centres take blood samples. This is also the place where you should bring the samples that your doctor has taken (throat, cytology, vaginal swabs, etc.) or that you have collected yourself (urine, sputum, stool, etc.)

These results will be used to guide the diagnosis or treatment of patients.

Important

  • You will have to verbally identify yourself to the staff taking your sample with your name and date of birth;
  • The specimen collection centre does not give any test results. Only your doctor or other provider is authorized to do so;
  • Instructions for certain analyses and containers for specimen collection are provided by area staff;
  • Make sure that your request is properly identified and completed in order to avoid a refusal;
  • Show up at the exact time of your appointment;
  • It is important to check if any particularities are applicable to the prescribed tests;
  • Please choose your appointment based on these;
  • At your appointment, have your health insurance card, your request (if applicable) and your hospital card (up-to-date information) on hand.
  • We remind you that at all times, respect is required for employees and other users.

How do I get there?

For rural areas: CLSC schedule in rural areas and how to make an appointment - CISSS – ABITIBI TÉMISCAMINGUE (gouv.qc.ca)

For urban areas: Sampling centre activities are accessible by appointment (except Malartic)

How do I make an appointment?

Preferably via the internet, via : www.clicsante.ca

If you do not have access to a computer, you can contact the appointment centre. If you leave a message, be sure to mention your name and phone number to reach you.

Amos: 819-732-0165
La Sarre: 819-333-2311, ext. 2247
Ville-Marie: 819-629-2420
Témiscaming-Kipawa: 819-627-3385, ext. 1202
Senneterre: 819-825-5858, ext. 6157
Val-d'Or: 819-825-5858, ext. 2872
Rouyn-Noranda: 819-764-5131, ext. 42010