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How much does blood work cost without OHIP?
If you have an Ontario Health Card, many medically necessary lab tests are covered when ordered for an insured reason. If you do not have OHIP, or if the test is uninsured or elective, the out-of-pocket price depends on the test and lab provider.
TeleTest now maintains current lab price pages based on provider source data. Use the Lab Test Price Comparison Tool rather than this article as the current source for prices. Examples include CBC, HbA1c, Vitamin D, testosterone, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and semen analysis.
When you arrive, the lab can confirm any private-pay amount before collection. Prices can change at the provider's discretion, so the linked price tool is safer than a static blog table.
Why are some blood tests not covered by OHIP?
Even with OHIP, some tests aren't covered. A few reasons why:
Some tests are considered non-essential or elective. OHIP covers tests that are medically needed to diagnose or treat a condition. Things like specific vitamin or mineral panels, or screening tests people choose to run without a doctor's recommendation, fall outside that.
Newer specialty tests can take years to get covered. Until OHIP considers them standard of care, you pay out of pocket.
OHIP's coverage list also shifts over time based on the provincial budget and cost-effectiveness reviews. A test that was covered last year might not be this year, or vice versa.
Finally, some tests are private-pay by design (executive physicals, occupational screening, that sort of thing) and were never meant to be part of public coverage.
How to find the fastest lab near you
TeleTest offers same-day appointments so you can head straight to the lab. We only charge for the consult with our physicians to set up the right testing. Follow-ups are included.
You pick the lab. We track turnaround times for every lab in Ontario, so you can either find a nearby location or sort by fastest turnaround. As an example: of the 84 labs in Toronto, the Dynacare at 280 Spadina Ave is usually one of the quickest for both blood and urine.
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When you arrive, the lab will tell you the price for anything not covered by your insurance, so you can decline before they draw your blood. No surprises.
If you need a test we don't currently offer, contact us and we'll let you know when it's added.
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