Frequently Asked Questions
WHY USE A PRIVATE CLINIC FOR MY BLOOD TEST IF I CAN GO TO A PUBLIC ESTABLISHMENT AND RECEIVE THE SAME CARE FOR FREE?
A private clinic like Medfuture lets you get an appointment for your blood tests quickly and with a generally more flexible schedule. At Medfuture, we offer you the choice of receiving the service at home or at our clinic in Laval, whichever suits you best.
For the home blood test service, a Medfuture nurse can come to your home or office, Monday to Saturday, from 5:30 a.m. on weekdays and from 6:30 a.m. on Saturdays, depending on the region. You will particularly appreciate this service if you have reduced mobility, work and need a very early appointment, need samples taken for your young child and prefer to keep them at home, etc.
Although our services are not free, they are largely covered by most private insurance policies. Check with your insurer!
I’M IN A HURRY, BUT I DON’T WANT TO PAY TOO MUCH. IS IT CHEAPER TO GO TO YOUR LAVAL CLINIC RATHER THAN HAVING A NURSE COME TO MY HOME?
If you live in the Greater Montréal area, Medfuture’s home services will not cost you more than coming to our clinic in Laval. Call us for more details: 514-378-7000 or request a quote online using our quote request form.
IS A MEDICAL PRESCRIPTION REQUIRED FOR ALL MEDFUTURE SERVICES?
Under section 136 of Quebec’s Public Health Act, all laboratory tests require a medical prescription. For example, a prescription is required for pregnancy tests, blood type, toxicology profiles (drug testing), allergy tests, etc. Note that this type of doctor’s prescription has no expiry date.
DO I NEED TO SHOW MY HEALTH INSURANCE CARD WHEN RECEIVING YOUR SERVICES?
No. As a private clinic, we cannot submit a claim to the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux to be reimbursed for services provided. This would amount to double billing. However, your health insurance number is needed for your results to be added to your medical record, so it is best to provide it.
DO I HAVE TO PAY A FEE TO OPEN MY FILE?
No. There is no fee to open your file.
HOW CAN I BE SURE OF THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED BY MEDFUTURE STAFF?
All Medfuture healthcare professionals are members of a professional order: either the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec or the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec. On request, we will give you the name of the person who will come to your home. You can verify these professionals’ right to practise on one of these websites:
- Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec: www.oiiq.org.
- Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec: www.oiiaq.org
MY DOCTOR ASKED ME TO HAVE MANY TESTS DONE. CAN MEDFUTURE OFFER ALL OF THESE TESTS AT HOME?
Medfuture works with recognized and accredited private medical laboratories, giving you access to a wide range of highly reliable laboratory tests. Whether it’s a routine test or one requiring more advanced technology, for disease detection or prevention, Medfuture offers more than 2,000 laboratory tests and analyses: blood tests, urine tests and other samples of all kinds, resting electrocardiogram, drug level monitoring, genetic tests, allergy tests, etc.
Submit your quote request online to confirm the availability of the tests you need! Request a quote
FROM WHAT AGE CAN MY CHILD RECEIVE A HOME SERVICE?
Medfuture collects samples from children as young as two weeks old, and gives vaccines from age four. Our equipment is adapted to your child’s age, and our staff is trained to work with young children. Please note that your location may affect our ability to offer the service to very young children, in order to ensure the quality of the sample.
WHO ANALYZES THE SAMPLES, AND HOW QUICKLY WILL MY DOCTOR RECEIVE THE RESULTS?
Medfuture works with recognized and accredited private medical laboratories, ensuring the reliability of your laboratory tests. Results for most of your blood tests will be sent to your doctor within 24 hours. Some specialized genetic tests may take longer.
DO I PAY BEFORE OR AFTER RECEIVING YOUR SERVICES?
Medfuture will send you an online invoice after your appointment with our nurse. You can pay directly through the secure PayPal link with your credit card. You can also pay during the appointment with a debit or credit card.