Blood draw at a clinic or at home

Yes, in Quebec, a medical prescription is required for any blood test. It must be issued by a licensed healthcare professional: physician, specialized nurse practitioner (SNP), medical technologist, respiratory therapist or radiology technologist. Prescriptions from naturopaths, osteopaths, homeopaths, chiropractors or acupuncturists are not recognized. Prescriptions from doctors outside Quebec are generally not accepted, with some exceptions.

This depends on the tests prescribed. Some tests require a strict fasting period of 8 to 12 hours - notably fasting blood glucose, lipid tests (cholesterol, triglycerides) and certain hormone assays. Other analyses require no special preparation. When you book your appointment, our team will give you precise instructions to follow, based on your prescription. You can drink water while fasting.

Yes, Clinique Omicron offers a home medical sampling service, particularly suited to patients with reduced mobility, the elderly, convalescents and those with travel constraints. Our nurses travel early in the morning for fasting samples, ensuring optimal results. The service is also available in the workplace as required.

Les résultats sont généralement disponibles dans un délai de 24 à 48 heures pour la majorité des analyses courantes. Certains tests spécialisés (cultures microbiologiques, analyses génétiques, certaines sérologies) peuvent nécessiter un délai plus long. Les résultats sont transmis directement à votre médecin prescripteur.

In Quebec, laboratory prescriptions (individual or collective) do not have a limited validity period by default, unless the physician has expressly indicated an expiration date on the prescription. However, it is advisable to carry out tests within a reasonable time of the prescription, especially if your state of health has changed since the prescription was issued.

A complete preventive workup generally includes: complete blood count (CBC), fasting blood glucose and HbA1c (diabetes), lipid panel (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides), liver panel (ALT, AST, GGT), creatinine and urea (kidney function), TSH (thyroid), ferritin and iron (anemia), vitamin D, and inflammatory markers (CRP). Recommended tests vary according to age, sex and medical history.

Yes, Clinique Omicron takes all the samples required for STBBI screening: HIV (combined Ag/Ac), hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhea (urethral, cervical, pharyngeal, rectal as indicated), syphilis, herpes and others. Samples are taken confidentially by our nursing team. A medical prescription is required - if you don't have one, a medical consultation can be arranged on site.

Oui. Selon votre préférence et le type d'analyse prescrite, vos échantillons peuvent être acheminés vers des laboratoires publics ou privés. Notre équipe assure la chaîne de possession et le transport des spécimens dans le respect des protocoles de sécurité et de conformité en vigueur au Québec.

All medical samples are taken by registered nurses and certified medical technologists, trained in venipuncture and biological sample collection techniques. Our team is renowned for its professional approach, its concern for patient comfort - particularly for pediatric samples and those involving anxiety - and the rigorous asepsis protocols applied.

RAMQ coverage for medical samples varies according to the type of analysis and the clinical context. Tests prescribed as part of a medical follow-up covered by RAMQ may be eligible. Private check-ups, analyses at the patient's request or pre-employment sampling are generally at the patient's expense - and reimbursable in whole or in part by many group insurance plans. Consult our Pricing section or contact us for more details, depending on your situation.

In general, no. Prescriptions from doctors practicing outside Quebec are not accepted, in accordance with provincial regulations. Exceptions may apply in special situations, such as for travelling patients requiring regular medical follow-up, or for extended-stay travellers. In such cases, please contact us directly to assess your situation - a consultation with one of the clinic's doctors may enable us to issue a new Quebec prescription.