After serving over 50,000 patients in Ontario since 2021, TeleTest is now available in British Columbia. BC residents can use the platform the same way Ontario patients do: pick a service, fill out a health questionnaire, get assessed by a clinician, and receive your lab requisition or prescription.
What Can You Get in BC?
Everything we offer in Ontario is now available in BC. Here's a quick overview.
STI Testing & Sexual Health
- STI testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis, herpes, and more through LifeLabs locations across BC
- DoxyPEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) for STI prevention
- Herpes antiviral prescriptions
Women's Health
- Birth control prescriptions
- Period delay medication (Norethisterone)
- Emergency contraception (Ella)
Private Blood Work
- Blood tests without a doctor's referral: hormone panels, metabolic panels, liver function, thyroid, and more
- Testosterone and full hormone panels
- PED and fitness panels
Prescriptions
- Prescription renewals
- Dermatology (Tretinoin, acne treatment, Latisse)
- Allergy and asthma medication
How It Works
- Pick your service from our service catalog
- Fill out a health questionnaire so the clinician has context on your medical history
- Get assessed by a licensed clinician through our secure messaging platform
- Go to the lab or pharmacy. Lab requisitions go to your nearest LifeLabs. Prescriptions can be sent to whichever pharmacy you choose.
Most consultations are completed same-day. There are no referral requirements.
Lab Work at LifeLabs
All lab testing in BC goes through LifeLabs. Once your clinician sends the requisition, you visit any LifeLabs location at a time that works for you. Results come back electronically and your clinician reviews them and follows up with you through the platform. You can find a LifeLabs location near you here.
BC-Specific Details
A few things work differently in BC compared to Ontario:
- MSP vs. OHIP: BC uses the Medical Services Plan (MSP) rather than OHIP. Some tests that are covered under OHIP may have different coverage under MSP.
- Regulation: Our BC clinicians are licensed and regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
- Privacy: Patient data in BC is handled under the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and stored in our BC-based electronic medical records system.
Pricing
Our pricing in BC is the same as Ontario. STI testing starts at $19 and includes the consultation, requisition, and follow-up. You only pay for the clinician consultation; lab fees from LifeLabs are separate and depend on the specific tests ordered. For tests covered by MSP, there is no additional lab fee.
Get Started
Browse our services and start a consultation today. If you have questions, reach out through our contact page.
Services are provided by licensed clinicians regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC). This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.