Online Lab Orders: Blood Work, STI and Wellness Panels Without a Doctor Visit
Getting lab work should not require a full doctor's appointment. With Practical Telehealth, a licensed provider reviews your request, approves your lab order, and sends it to a certified lab near you, all for just $20 with no insurance needed.
Lab Tests You Can Order Online
We offer a wide range of commonly requested laboratory panels to meet your health and wellness needs, including:
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Metabolic Panels
STI Screenings
Thyroid Function Tests
Cholesterol Panels
HbA1c (Diabetes Monitoring)
General Wellness Panels
If you're unsure which test is most appropriate for you, our providers are happy to guide you and recommend the right panel during your visit.
How Our Online Lab Order Process Works
Purchase a $20 Virtual Visit Describe what you want to test for, along with any relevant symptoms or medical history.
Provider Review A licensed healthcare provider will review your request and approve a customized lab order.
Visit a Nearby Lab Take your approved lab order to a participating laboratory (such as Quest or LabCorp) at your convenience and complete the testing.
Primary and Preventive Care Lab Testing
Routine lab testing is one of the most powerful tools in preventive health. It helps detect potential issues early. Often before any symptoms appear including:
High cholesterol
Thyroid dysfunction
Pre-diabetes
Our convenient online lab ordering service makes it simple to stay proactive about your health without needing to schedule a full in-person doctor’s visit.
Once your lab results are ready, you will receive them directly from the lab.
Your Practical Telehealth provider is available to help you interpret your blood test results and guide you on the next steps. This may include lifestyle recommendations, a specialist referral, or scheduling a follow-up visit.
Understanding Your Lab Blood Results
Medical Lab Work Made Simple and Affordable
Traditional lab orders often involve multiple appointments, insurance pre-authorizations, and long waiting periods.
Our streamlined process makes it easy: your lab order is typically approved the same day. You can then visit a participating lab (such as Quest or LabCorp) at your convenience and get the answers you need quickly.
How the Process Works
Place an Order
Purchase a visit, fill out some questions and it goes to a HIPPA complaint system for review.
Provider Review
A licensed medical provider reviews the information, chats with you (via a messaging system).
Get Guidance & Treatment
Receive expert care, prescriptions, and next steps—all online.
FAQs
How do I get lab work done without a doctor?
Through Practical Telehealth, a licensed provider serves as your ordering physician, approving and signing your lab order so you can have your blood drawn at any participating lab location. This is a fully legal, clinically supervised process that requires no in-person doctor visit.
Where do I go to get my blood drawn?
Once you receive your approved lab order, you can walk into any participating Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, or local partner lab near you. No appointment is needed at most locations. Just bring your order and a valid ID.
How long do lab results take?
Most standard lab results are returned within 24 to 72 hours, depending on the panel. Specialized tests may take slightly longer. Results are sent directly to you via the lab's patient portal.