VIRTUAL CARE IN ALBERTA
Can an Online Doctor Order Blood Tests in Alberta?
An online doctor may be able to order blood tests or provide a lab requisition when the request is clinically appropriate and the physician has enough information to do so safely.
What a virtual appointment can help with
A physician can discuss why testing may be useful, review symptoms and medical history, and decide whether bloodwork or another investigation is appropriate. The type of test depends on the clinical question, not simply on a patient request.
What happens after the appointment
If testing is appropriate, the physician can explain the requisition and where it should be completed. Laboratory collection, appointment requirements, and how results are delivered depend on the laboratory and the requisition.
When an in-person visit may be better
An examination, vital signs, urgent assessment, specimen collection, or more detailed review may be needed before testing. If virtual care is not enough, the physician will explain the next step.
Common questions
Can I request any blood test online?
No. Testing is ordered after clinical assessment and depends on the symptoms, history, risks, and whether the result will change care.
Can an online doctor review my lab results?
A physician may review results when they are available and relevant to the appointment. Follow-up or in-person care may be recommended for abnormal or urgent findings.
Do I need to use a specific lab?
The physician will explain any relevant collection instructions. The laboratory may have its own requirements for booking, requisitions, and electronic or paper submission.
Discuss your concern with a physician
Book the existing Verra Health virtual appointment pathway. The physician will help determine the appropriate next step.
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