TeleTest provides clinician-selected STI testing from $49. Eligible laboratory tests are covered by provincial insurance when the applicable requirements are met. Testing can include site-specific swabs when indicated.

Disclosure: The author is the CEO of TeleTest. Felix information below is based on its public website as of July 2026.

Felix charges $55 for a fixed panel covering chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, hepatitis B and C, HIV, and syphilis. Its optional Ontario home collection service costs an additional $85.

Comparison

Factor	TeleTest	Felix (as of July 2026)
Starting price	From $49 per consult	$55 per test
Sample collection	Lab requisition, filled at a lab you choose	Lab requisition; optional home collection add-on +$85 in Ontario
Panel	Selected by the clinician based on the assessment	Fixed 7-infection panel
Published fee	From $49 for the consult; eligible tests covered when requirements are met	$55 per test; home collection costs an additional $85
Results	To portal; chlamydia and gonorrhea typically under a day, serology about 5 days	Secure digital results, practitioner review and diagnosis
Treatment	Prescriptions where clinically appropriate	Custom treatment plan if applicable
Follow-ups	Included	Unlimited follow-ups with the same practitioner
Coverage area	Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta	Multiple provinces

TeleTest Selects Tests for the Patient

TeleTest asks about exposure sites, symptoms, and history. A clinician then selects the appropriate tests. This matters because genital testing does not detect every throat or rectal infection. TeleTest can include site-specific swabs when indicated.

Felix lists one seven-infection panel. Its website states that chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis testing is genital only.

Cost and Collection

TeleTest charges from $49 for the consultation. Eligible laboratory tests are publicly covered when provincial requirements are met. Patients provide samples at a participating laboratory.

Felix charges $55 for the test service. Its Ontario home collection option costs an additional $85. Check the current checkout terms before purchasing.

Lab Choice and Result Timing

TeleTest patients can choose from participating laboratories. The lab directory lists hours, appointment policies, and measured turnaround times by test and location.

Results are posted in the TeleTest patient portal and reviewed by a clinician. A prescription can be sent to the patient's pharmacy when treatment is clinically appropriate.

Home Collection

TeleTest does not provide home collection. Patients use a participating laboratory. Felix offers home collection by a clinician in eligible Ontario locations for an additional $85.

Why Use TeleTest for STI Testing

TeleTest has a lower starting consultation price, clinician-selected testing, site-specific swabs when indicated, provincial coverage for eligible laboratory tests, a choice of collection sites, published turnaround data, clinician result review, and treatment when appropriate.

Start an STI assessment to confirm which tests apply to your exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does online STI testing cost? TeleTest consults start at $49. Eligible tests are publicly covered when requirements are met. Felix charges $55 per test and an additional $85 for home collection in Ontario as of July 2026.

How fast are STI results available? Timing depends on the test and laboratory. TeleTest publishes current measured turnaround times in its lab directory.

Does TeleTest provide treatment? A TeleTest clinician can prescribe when the result and clinical assessment support treatment.

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed clinician for personal health decisions.

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