FAQ - Depositing medical samples
Can I drop off my sample at any time?
You can drop off your sample from Monday to Friday during the pharmacy's opening hours and on Saturdays. Please refer to the information sheet for each partner pharmacy.
Do I need a prescription to deposit samples in a pharmacy?
Yes, for the time being, a prescription is required to deposit samples in a BIONEXT partner pharmacy.
When can I start my antibiotic treatment?
It is important to collect the sample before starting your antibiotic treatment so as not to disrupt the results of the tests.
Why should I take my samples to a pharmacy?
BIONEXT's partner pharmacies offer extended opening hours, making it easier for you to hand in your samples and buy medicines at the same time, while benefiting from professional supervision.
Useful information
How do I access my results?
For your first analysis
The availability of your results will be communicated to you by SMS and e-mail which contain a unique token for initial access to your MYLAB account:
- Download the application on your smartphone or access MYLAB via our website: https://mylab.lu
- Click on "Login with Token" and enter the Token received by SMS and e-mail
- Enter your date of birth, your e-mail address and choose a password (to remember for future logins)
- Your MYLAB account is now activated
Future logins
Once your MYLAB account is activated, you will be notified of the availability of your results by SMS and e-mail.
Access your results by entering your e-mail address and password in the application or on the website https://mylab.lu
How long is a prescription valid for?
A prescription for analyses is valid for reimbursement by the CNS for 2 months, unless a date not exceeding 6 months has been specified by the prescribing physician.
Renewable prescriptions are valid for 6 months from the date of prescription.
How soon can I receive my results?
The time taken to deliver results depends on the tests prescribed; please refer to the online catalogue of tests - https://www.bionext.lu/catalogue. Results can be consulted in real time on MYLAB.
I am a cross-border worker, can I access this service?
Yes, you are entitled to the same benefits as a resident if you are affiliated with the National Health Fund and if you have a medical prescription from a Luxembourgish or foreign (Belgian, French, or German) doctor.
I can't log into my account MYLAB, what should I do?
If you happen to encounter a technical problem with your account, you can contact our helpdesk at (+352) 27-321 or by e-mail helpdesk@bionext.lu
I don't have a smartphone, how can I access my results?
You can access MYLAB via our website.
You can also request to receive your results by post at the moment of your sample collection.
Is my foreign prescription valid in Luxembourg?
A medical prescription issued by a European doctor is valid in Luxembourg. Therefore, you can visit one of our centers without an appointment with a Belgian, German, or French prescription and be taken care of by the National Health Fund (CNS) without any upfront payment under the third-party payer system.
My doctor does not practice in Luxembourg, will they receive my results?
Your doctor will receive your results in real time on our IT tools, which are available to clinicians for the consultation of results. There is no difference between a doctor practising in Luxembourg and one in a bordering country.