Online Lab Requisition in Alberta
Need bloodwork but don't have a family doctor — or can't get a walk-in slot? TelePlus Care connects Albertans with a licensed doctor by secure video who will assess your concern and, when clinically indicated, send a lab requisition straight to Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) or DynaLIFE. Walk into any APL or DynaLIFE collection site afterward — no extra paperwork needed. Service is for residents physically located in Alberta at the time of the consult.
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TelePlus Care lets Albertans book a same-day virtual visit and receive a lab requisition for bloodwork, STI testing, thyroid panels, vitamin D, hormone panels, A1C/diabetes screening, lipid profile, iron studies, and more. The doctor orders through Alberta Precision Laboratories or DynaLIFE — bring your intake details to the lab. appointment supports medically indicated tests for patients.
- Alberta lab testing is provided through Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) for North Zone, Edmonton, and Central; DynaLIFE serves the south
- Most medically indicated bloodwork is available after clinical review when ordered by a licensed doctor
- Same-day virtual visit; the requisition is emailed to you immediately after
- Lab walk-in or appointment slots typically available forin 24–72 hours across most Alberta cities
- Results return to your doctor through Alberta Netcare; we share them with you securely
Clinical content is reviewed for accuracy and scope. TelePlus Care appointments go ahead only when a doctor agrees it is the right call, after a real assessment, and the doctor will explain the next step if virtual care is not the right fit.
Common Lab Tests We Order in Alberta
Most general-practice and preventive bloodwork can be ordered virtually after a brief clinical assessment. Ask for what you need — your doctor will confirm clinical indication and order the appropriate panel.
- Complete blood count (CBC), iron studies, ferritin — fatigue, suspected anemia
- Comprehensive metabolic panel — kidney and liver function, electrolytes
- Lipid panel — cholesterol (total, LDL, HDL, triglycerides)
- HbA1c, fasting glucose, OGTT — diabetes screening and monitoring
- TSH, available T4, available T3 — thyroid function
- Vitamin D (25-OH), B12, folate — common deficiencies
- Hormone panels — testosterone (total/available, SHBG), estradiol, progesterone, FSH, LH, prolactin
- STI panels — HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea (urine + extragenital where indicated), hepatitis B and C
- Liver enzymes (ALT, AST, GGT, ALP, bilirubin) and hepatitis serology
- Urinalysis and urine culture for suspected UTI
- Inflammatory markers — CRP, ESR
- Pre-employment, immigration, or benefits medicals on request (typically separate)
How the Service Works in Alberta
Three steps and a same-day requisition in most cases:
- Step 1 — Book a slot and complete a short intake telling us why you want the bloodwork, your symptoms, current medications, and any recent results
- Step 2 — Meet your licensed doctor by secure video. They confirm clinical indication, decide the right panel, and may add or remove tests based on guidelines and your history
- Step 3 — The requisition is generated through Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) or DynaLIFE and emailed to you. Walk into any APL or DynaLIFE collection site in Alberta with your intake details
Where to Get Your Blood Drawn in Alberta
Both Alberta Precision Laboratories and DynaLIFE operate dozens of collection sites across the province. Walk-in is accepted at most sites, and many also offer online booking through their patient portals.
- Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) — community labs across Edmonton, Red Deer, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and North Zone communities
- DynaLIFE — collection sites across the Edmonton area and Northern Alberta
- Alberta Health Services Hospital labs — for inpatients and specialized testing
- Some pharmacies (Shoppers Drug Mart, Save-On-Foods Pharmacy) host APL or DynaLIFE phlebotomy points
- Fasting tests (lipids, fasting glucose) — schedule a morning visit and bring water
What We Cannot Order Virtually
Some tests need an in-person collection or a specialist order. We will tell you upfront and arrange the referral.
- Imaging — X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI: ordered separately and requires an AHS or private imaging facility
- Pap smear / HPV co-test — collected in person by a doctor
- Stress tests, ECG, Holter monitor — usually arranged through your family doctor or AHS cardiology
- Genetic testing requiring counseling — referral to an AHS Medical Genetics clinic
- Bone density (DEXA) — separate AHS or private imaging order
- Drug screen for legal or employer-mandated testing — typically requires a third-party chain-of-custody service
- Allergy skin prick testing — referral to an Alberta allergist
Access and What to Expect
For Alberta residents with an active intake details, the medical consultation and most clinically indicated tests are available.
- Virtual consultation for patients
- Most clinically indicated tests can be arranged when ordered by a licensed doctor — including CBC, lipids, HbA1c, TSH, electrolytes, STI panels, liver and kidney function
- Some tests may need a different pathway, such as vitamin D in healthy adults without a specific indication, certain food-sensitivity panels, advanced hormone or genetic panels, or repeat panels outside guideline-supported intervals
- Your intake helps the clinician understand your symptoms, history, and goals before the visit.
- Pre-employment, immigration, or benefits medical bloodwork follows a separate documentation pathway
Getting Your Results
Results in Alberta flow through Alberta Netcare back to the ordering doctor. Turnaround is usually 1–5 business days depending on the panel.
- Your TelePlus Care doctor reviews the results when they return
- We contact you with a written interpretation through our secure platform — what is normal, what needs follow-up, and what we recommend next
- If a result requires urgent attention (e.g. severely abnormal potassium, very low hemoglobin, or a positive STI result requiring partner notification), we call you the same day
- You can also view your own results through My Health Records at myhealth.alberta.ca once you set up an account
- Follow-up consultation to start treatment based on the result is straightforward to book through our platform
Use Cases — Why Albertans Book This
Common reasons Alberta residents use TelePlus Care for online lab requisitions:
- No family doctor and need bloodwork before a specialist visit
- Travel medicine — pre-trip or post-trip bloodwork
- Confidential STI testing without explaining yourself at a walk-in clinic
- Annual men's health bloodwork (testosterone, PSA, lipids, HbA1c)
- Annual women's health bloodwork (CBC, ferritin, TSH, hormones)
- Monitoring an existing condition — repeat lipids on a statin, repeat HbA1c on metformin, repeat TSH on levothyroxine
- Symptom-driven bloodwork — fatigue, hair loss, weight changes, mood changes, irregular periods
- Pre-conception screening for couples planning a pregnancy
Why Albertans Choose TelePlus Care
Same-day requisition without explaining yourself at a walk-in clinic, without the multi-month wait for a family doctor, and without booking time off work.
- Every consult is with a licensed Canadian family doctor
- Same-day appointments most days, including evenings and Saturdays
- Requisitions sent directly through Alberta Precision Laboratories or DynaLIFE
- Results reviewed by a licensed doctor — not just a lab printout
- Discreet handling of STI, hormone, and mental-health-related panels
- PIPEDA and Alberta HIA compliant secure platform
- Trusted by 500+ Alberta patients (4.9 / 5 average rating)
Online Lab Requisition in Alberta — Fast, Convenient Virtual Care
Connect with a licensed healthcare provider from the comfort of your home. No referral needed — book your virtual appointment today.
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Teleplus care clinic is not an urgent care clinic. If you have an emergency please call911 or go to the nearest urgent care facility.
Virtual care in Alberta: coverage & licensing
TelePlus Care connects patients across Alberta, in communities including Airdrie, Beaumont, Brooks, and Calgary with Canadian licensed doctors by phone or secure video — often the same day.
Licensed in Alberta
You are seen by a Canadian licensed doctor authorized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) to care for patients in Alberta.
Public insurer: AHCIP
Health care in Alberta is administered through Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan. TelePlus Care is a private virtual clinic — your flat-fee visit is not billed to AHCIP, and no referral, roster, or wait-list is required.
Free health advice
For free, publicly funded non-urgent health advice in Alberta, you can also call Health Link (811).
Emergencies: call 911
Online care is not for emergencies. For severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
