1. Charges for out-of-hospital diagnostic tests, other than those mentioned in the handbook, are not covered.
  2. To obtain an estimate of the amount that would be reimbursed by the plan for a diagnostic test, you can send a request for an estimate to Blue Cross as you would do for a claim (for example, on the Medavie Blue Cross application) and a response will be sent to you.

Biron Laboratory Services:

  1. If you have an active International Health Insurance (IHI) plan – Medavie Blue Cross then you are eligible to benefit from direct billing for laboratory services at Biron (example: blood work).
  2. To use this service, you will first need to see a doctor to obtain a blood test requisition. You may visit any doctor who has a Canadian License – McGill Student Wellness Hub, Off Campus Clinics, Maple Virtual Care etc.
  3. Once you have a valid blood test requisition, you may book an appointment at the closest Biron location to you. Please use the appointment booking guide below.
  4. Rest assured that Biron will be responsible for transferring your blood test results back to the doctor who requested them.

Please make sure to read the full instructions to know what you will need to bring for your appointment.

Services offered:

  1. Blood tests
  2. STBBI screening
  3. Urine tests
  4. And much more!

Biron advantages:

  1. Appointments within 24 to 48 hours.
  2. Most results are available the same day.
  3. Fasting is not required for many tests
  4. Access to your test results online via the MyBiron web platform
     

Where can I find an appointment quickly?

In one of the following Biron service centres near McGill:

  1. Complexe Guy Favreau - 200 René Lévesque West Boulevard
  2. Pharmaprix Mongrain - 1 Place Ville-Marie
  3. Pharmaprix Notre-Dame - 2740 Notre-Dame Street West

Or at a Biron service centre near where you live: 120 locations available in Québec.

Booking appointment viaBiron website

Biron Booking Appointment
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  1. Please enter your information as precise as you can (it is not a problem if some info is missing for the list of tests):
    Biron - Booking an appointment online
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  2. Enter your postal code to view nearest locations and appointment times
  3. Complete all information required to book your appointment. You do not need to enter the insurance company’s name. You can also disregard ‘Estimated price’.

Booking appointments by phone:

  1. You must specify that you are a McGill International Student insured with Medavie Blue Cross:
    Biron = Quick Appointments
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What you must bring/expect at your Biron appointment:

  1. You must specify to the receptionist/nurse that you are McGill International Student insured with Medavie Blue Cross.
  2. You must arrive with 2 pieces of identification and present them when checking in for your appointment:
     
  3. It is mandatory to show proof of your Medavie Blue Cross card (an electronic card on your mobile is accepted).
    This image shows an example of an international health insurance card provided by McGill University for the year 2025-2026.
  4. Your second identification can be a government-issued ID (passport, driver's license, etc.).
  5. Please have your Medavie Blue Cross form completed and signed before arriving for your appointment. You must complete the first section “member information” and sign/date the section “member statement”. The final section “provider information” will be completed by the Biron staff.
    Please only complete and sign either English or French version.
  6. And finally, please have your blood requisition that you received from your doctor. Please note that electronic copies will not be accepted – make sure to bring a physical copy.