Some physicians are having to wait five or six weeks for biopsy results.
That was one of the issues during Question Period on Monday.
NDP leader Ryan Meili says this time is crucial for timely and effective care.
Lab services have been cut in communities across the province and he quotes a physician who said it has become “a terrible logistical problem”.
Health minister Jim Reiter says wait times are affected by sample volumes and test complexity, but he is extremely concerned.
He says officials are looking into the turnaround time for biopsy results. (CKRM)