Blood Work in Canada?

[dave39]

Hi all, new member here. I live in Canada and would like to be able to get blood work done. Is it possible to do this in Canada without a prescription? If so, how?

Thank you!
Dave

 

[Vince]

Dave, Welcome to ExcelMale. Coastwatcher's from Canada and I'm sure he will help you.

 

[Nelson Vergel]

If you are close to the border, you can come to the US (except NY, VT, MA, RI) and use DiscountedLabs.com

 

[CoastWatcher]

Hi all, new member here. I live in Canada and would like to be able to get blood work done. Is it possible to do this in Canada without a prescription? If so, how?

Thank you!
Dave

As Vince noted, I live in Canada and will be glad to give you a hand. First of all, do you live near the Canada/U.S. border? Or do you travel to the States on business or pleasure? If so, you can take advantage of the option that Nelson outlined - Discountedlabs.com. I have had bloodwork done in Illinois, western Pennsylvania, and Atlanta through Discountedlabs and never had a problem. Results within three days.

Here in Canada my doctor told me of a new, private lab service that is opening in some regions of the country that will permit testing without a doctor's visit prior to the blood-draw. She shared a price list with me and we agreed that they were very expensive. But it may be an option for you. I will circle back with her and obtain more information.

You need to know that outside the U.S. the sensitive estradiol test, LC, MS/MS, is unavailable (another reason to consider cross-border trave - that is such a crucial test).

If if you let me know where you live I will do my best to provide you with more information. Do you have a doctor you can rely on? Someone who respects you as a partner in this process?

 

[Re-Ride]

If you are close to the border, you can come to the US (except NY, VT, MA, RI) and use DiscountedLabs.com

New York's policy makers: ["New York's prohibition of “direct access testing” rests upon the premise that NY's licensed medical practitioners are uniquely qualified to ( darken screens, co-conspire to promote hidden agendas, protect monopolies, deny informed choice )"].

http://www.ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/bureaus/health_care/new/2015-10-6_DirectLabs_AOD_15-168_ERC.pdf

 

[dave39]

Thanks for the replies guys, I live in the Calgary area.
If the private labs are not available (or not reasonably priced) would it be ok to try to get work done through a naturopath? Are they allowed to write prescriptions?

I don't have a reliable doctor to work with me on this at the moment.

 

[CoastWatcher]

Thanks for the replies guys, I live in the Calgary area.
If the private labs are not available (or not reasonably priced) would it be ok to try to get work done through a naturopath? Are they allowed to write prescriptions?

I don't have a reliable doctor to work with me on this at the moment.

My doctor here in Toronto may know a physician in the Calgary area. I will check and get back to you.

 

[CoastWatcher]

http://www.landmarkhealth.ca/our-se...ent-therapy/testosterone-replacement-therapy/

Landmark Health is a private clinic in Calgary. I am not a patient, living in Toronto, but my doctor has said they are well known.

 

[Re-Ride]

Looks like there is a bus connection from SeaTac to Labcorp's nearby 68th Av location. Bonus free testicular exam at the border.