FAQ

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General

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Do we test substances?

No we do not test Drugs or Substances. We only test the person that has personally come into the office.

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Do i need to wear a mask?

Yes we do require all people in the office to wear a mask as we are still mandated as a "Health Care Facilty" in BC.

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Can your child come to Sherlock’s?

The minimum age required to enter the building without a special appointment is 14 years old.

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What is our new address?

The address of our new location (starting September 1, 2021) will be 100-319 Selby Street, Nanaimo

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What does D.O.T mean?

D.O.T means Department of Transportation.

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Booking and Payment

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Can I get tested without government issued picture identification?

No. You will almost certainly be sent away as we won’t be able to verify your identity.

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What should I bring with me to my appointment?

Bring valid, government issued picture identification. Bring a mask as well.

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How can I pay for my private appointment?

We accept credit, debit, and cash payments. We do not accept American Express.

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How much time do I have before my appointment is considered a No-Show?

Sherlock’s allows a 30-minute grace period for donors to show up to their appointment.

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Do we provide Clearance Letters?

Yes we do.

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Do I need an appointment?

Yes, our clinic runs on an appointment-based schedule.

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Appointment Specific

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How much for a hearing test?

If your company is registered with WorkSafe BC then there is no charge to get a hearing test/ audiometric test done!

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Do I have to take all my clothes off?

No. You will have to remove your outerwear and all pocket contents will be set into a locked box for safe keeping. This is done to minimize the risk to our staff.

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Does Sherlock’s test substances?

No. You will need to go to another facility for that.

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Do we check for pregnancy?

No. We do not test for that.

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Should I drink lots of water before my appointment?

No. Drink as much as you need, but do not over consume liquids as your urine sample will become too dilute and it could interfere with the validity of the test.

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What is a Shy Bladder?

When a donor is unable to produce a urine sample, they have up to 3 hours to give another sample.

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How do I book a paternity test at Sherlock’s?

Please contact Genetrack Biolabs or Bureau Veritas to book this kind of test.

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What kind of drug testing do we do?

Sherlock’s does lab-based urine collections, in-house express urine testing, paternity as well as oral swab and hair testing.

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What can we test for?

THC, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Phencyclidine, Amphetamines, Opioids, MDMA and more.

Contact us to book your next appointment.

Please use our form to contact us online. If you need immediate assistance, please give us a call at (250) 585-0127.