MyHealthPEI Frequently Asked Questions - Lab Results

MyHealthPEI makes available results for various recent lab tests that are part of PEI’s Electronic Health Record. How far back you can view your results in MyHealthPEI depends on the type of test. 

On this page:

• What lab results can I see in MyHealthPEI?
• What categories of tests fall under general labs results?
• What categories of tests are included under microbiology lab results?
• What categories of tests are included under pathology lab results?
• How long does it take for lab results to be available in MyHealthPEI?
• Why is my recent lab result not showing in MyHealthPEI?
• I had lab tests in another province. Will the results be available in MyHealthPEI?
• Can I access lab results for my child or someone I am caring for in MyHealthPEI?
• Who should I contact if I see lab results that I do not believe are mine?
• Who can I speak to if I have questions about my lab results?

MyHealthPEI displays lab results for tests ordered by health care providers at health care sites – community locations and hospitals – across Prince Edward Island. Currently, results are available for:

• general lab tests (from tests taken mid-May 2025 onward)
• microbiology tests (from tests taken mid-July 2025 onward)
• cytology tests (from tests taken end-September 2025 onward)
• pathology tests (from tests taken end-September 2025 onward)

Over the coming months, lab results for blood bank tests will be available through MyHealthPEI.

Currently, the following categories of tests are included under general lab results available in MyHealthPEI:

• Chemistry
• Cardiac function and lipid profiles
• Nutritional status
• Kidney and Liver function
• Endocrine and tumor markers
• Blood gases
• Haematology
• Coagulation (e.g. INR orders)
• Immunology (including common Allergens)
• Therapeutic drug monitoring
• Other drug screening
• Serum toxicology
• Urine screening

If you need access to general lab results prior to mid-May 2025, you can request a copy from Health PEI by following these instructions: Request health and medical record.

Microbiology tests can help find the cause of an illness by testing body samples like urine, stool, blood, skin swabs, wound fluids, or other secretions to find and identify microbes such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The following categories of tests are included under microbiology lab results available in MyHealthPEI:

• Bacterial, fungal, and parasite testing (cultures and PCR)
• Antibiotic resistance screening tests
• Antibody & serology testing
• Antigen testing
• Diagnostic infection panels (brain, respiratory and gastrointestinal infections)
• Bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other substances to help with diagnosis

If you need access to microbiology results prior to mid-July 2025, you can request a copy from Health PEI by following these instructions: Request health and medical record.

Pathology tests help diagnose diseases by examining tissues, organs and cells collected during biopsies or surgeries. The following categories are included under the pathology lab results available in MyHealthPEI:

Histology

Histology involves examining tissues from the body samples to find out what may be wrong. These tissues might come from a biopsy or a surgery. Common test techniques include:

• Histopathology – Examining tissues and cells under a microscope to check for conditions such as cancer, inflammation, or degenerative diseases
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC) – Looking for specific proteins in tissues to help health care providers know what kind of disease you may have and how to treat it.
• Special stains – Used to make certain parts of the tissue stand out, like bacteria or fungi.

 Cytology

 Cytology looks at individual cells to find if there are problems. Common cytology test categories include:

• Gynecologic cytology – Includes Pap tests, checking for cervical cancer.
• Non-gynecologic cytology – Checking fluids like urine or samples, such as tissue scrapings and fine needle aspiration, to look for abnormal cells.
• Cell block preparation – Cells are grouped together so they can be looked at more closely.

Once lab tests are processed and completed, the results will be available in MyHealthPEI based on the following timeline: 

• General lab results: 4 calendar days after the test is processed and completed
• Microbiology lab results: 4 calendar days after the test is processed and completed
• Cytology lab results: 7 calendar days after the test is processed and completed
• Pathology lab results: 7 calendar days after the test is processed and completed 

Some lab tests take more time to process or may have to be sent off Island and will take longer to arrive in MyHealthPEI.

Through MyHealthPEI, you can access results for:

• General lab tests completed in mid-May 2025 or after
• Microbiology lab tests completed in mid-July 2025 or after
• Cytology lab tests completed at the end of September 2025 or after
• Pathology lab tests completed at the end of September 2025 or after

If you believe you have a lab result that should be appearing in MyHealthPEI but is not displayed, please call the eHealth Support Desk at 1-800-372-3588 and press 2 for MyHealthPEI support. 

No, even if you have a valid PEI health card at the time of the lab test in another province, the results will not be available to you in MyHealthPEI. 

You can request a copy of your lab results from the out-of-province health care provider who ordered the test or from the health care facility where the lab test was done.

No, at this time you cannot access your child’s or dependent’s personal health information in MyHealthPEI. However, if your child or dependent is 16 years of age or older, they can access components of their personal health information in MyHealthPEI by creating their own MyPEI Account and entering their PEI Health Card number. 

If this is not an option, you can request a copy of your child’s or dependent’s lab results from Health PEI.

If you find incorrect information displayed in your lab results, please contact our eHealth Support Desk at 1-800-372-3588 and select option 2 or email myhealthpeisupport@gov.pe.ca.

In most circumstances, the health care provider who ordered the lab test will follow up with you if they have any concerns about your lab results. Your provider may need some extra time to talk with other members of your health care team before they can give you a full explanation of the results.

If you have questions or concerns about your test results you can contact the health care provider who ordered the test. You can also contact your primary care provider, a virtual care provider or call 8-1-1.