Yes, it generally takes a few hours. I don't know if that applies for all the tests that lab does, but certainly for blood & urine tests. A few years ago, I went to an X-ray clinic and they handed me a DVD with my X-rays on it, so there's no problem here with passing results on to other doctors that need it. After reading so much here, I am surprised how much better Canada is in regard to health care in that we don't see the barriers that seem to occur in the UK and don't have that horrible system that passes for health care in the US, with insurance, "network" doctors and hospitals, deductibles, high bills and more. All my health care visits have cost me nothing more than parking at some of the doctors I've gone to. GRS surgery is covered 100% by our health care and lots more. On top of that, since I'm 65, prescriptions only cost me the dispensing fee, after the $100/year deductible. I have never, in my life, had to pay so much as a nickle to see a doctor, go into hospital or get lab tests done. It's all covered. I just have to show my health card.