If you agree to give a blood and urine sample, you will need to provide about 50 mL (about 3 tablespoons) blood sample and provide a 10 mL urine sample during your visit to the Data Collection Site.
Simply speaking, these samples will be used to measure how your body is working and how it changes over time. For example, your white blood cell count can be measured in your blood and allows researchers to understand the body’s potential to fight infection.
Because genes are thought to play an important part in how we age, your blood samples and the cells within them will be used to learn about the role of genes in health, disease and aging.
Results of blood, urine and stool tests (including genetic tests) will be used for research purposes only.
Telephone number for all the Data Collection Sites can be found under Contact Us.
If you have to reschedule an appointment, please call your Data Collection Site or email us at info@clsa-elcv.ca.
The following physical test results and measurements will be returned to you following a visit to the Data Collection Site:
- Height
- Weight
- Blood Pressure
- Hearing
- Vision
- Body Mass Index
- Waist-to-Hip Ratio
- Lung Capacity
- Bone Fracture Risk – FRAX
It is important that you understand that your visit to a CLSA Data Collection Site does not replace a visit to your doctor or other health-care provider. Results will not be sent to your doctor or other healthcare provider by the CLSA.
A typical visit to a Data Collection Site lasts approximately 3 hours.
There are 11 Data Collection Sites across the country. Find your Data Collection Site under Contact Us.
Our Data Collection Sites are fully accessible and will accommodate your wheelchair. We do not supply wheelchairs, so if you need assistance walking, please bring the assistive device that you need with you. We will not ask you to undergo any tests that will cause you difficulty.