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Order a Home Radon Test Kit

**IMPORTANT NOTICE** The heating season is drawing to a close. Please note that if you order your test kit today, the majority of the long-term test period would fall outside of the heating season. It is strongly recommended that you wait until the fall to test your home for radon. If you would like more information, please call 1-800-263-5803 and press “4″.
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Please note that Health Canada and the Institute recommend long-term tests
Test Type : Long Term (90 days) Short Term (7 days)
Cost $55.00 + $7.15 GST = $62.15 (includes ground shipping)
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