Quick and easy
STI tests

Clinics in Montréal, Québec City and Sherbrooke.
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Covered by RAMQ

75,000+
patients served

“A great alternative to get tested quickly and affordably. Cute and discreet testing center, the nurse was very kind, and the whole process of booking an appointment and receiving the results happens online. There’s still a human touch though: they call you to explain your results. […]”
Camille
“A top-notch clinic that offers super quick testing! No need for a prescription. You book your appointment through the website, and at the appointment, there’s no waiting. Everything is covered by RAMQ except for a small transport fee for processing the sample. It takes about a week to get your results, which are posted online. […]”
Anne-Krystel
“My experience was perfect. The website is incredibly well-designed (which is rare!), it’s nice and easy to use. Their process is super efficient, minimizing wait times and the amount of time the nurse spends with each patient. It’s refreshing to see a healthcare service making such smart use of technology. […]”
Vincent

3 easy steps

1. Book your appointment online
Fill out the online medical questionnaire to determine the tests you need, then pick a time and one of our clinics in Montreal, Quebec City, or Sherbrooke.
2. Get tested in clinic
Show up at the time of your appointment (not before! We’re super punctual). Our nurse will take your blood samples, and the rest is done by you in a private booth with simple instructions.
3. Get your results by phone
A doctor will call you with your results. If everything’s clear, you’re all set! If something comes back positive, we’ll guide you through the treatment.

How much does it cost?

  • Covered public service

    With a Quebec health insurance card (RAMQ), you only need to pay the transport fees for sending your samples to the lab. The medical consultation is covered by RAMQ.

    $5 to $15

    Results in 10 business days

  • Fast private service

    For a faster service with results in 24 to 72 hours, or if you don’t have a Quebec health insurance card (RAMQ), you would need to pay private laboratory fees.

    $150 to $375

    Results in 24-72h

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • How long does it take to detect a disease following exposure?

    The time required to detect a disease (commonly called the ‘window period’ in medecine) differs from one STBBI to another.

    • Chlamydia: 14 days
    • Gonorrhea: 7 days
    • Syphilis: 12 weeks
    • Hepatitis B: 12 weeks
    • Hepatitis C : 12 weeks
    • HIV: 8 weeks
  • What if I have symptoms or if one of my partners tests positive?

    Prelib offers an assessment service for screening non-symptomatic STBBIs.

    If you have symptoms, lesions, or have had contact with an STBBI, an assessment by a health care professional at an in-person clinic is recommended.

  • What are the STBBIs not detected by Prelib?

    Prelib cannot detect the following STBBBIs:

    • Hepatitis A,
    • Genital herpes,
    • Genital warts or condylomata, like HVP.

    If you have any doubts about these STBBIs, consult a health care professional at an in-person clinic.

  • When should I consult a health care professional at an in-person clinic?

    In the following cases, you need to consult a health care professional in an in-person clinic instead of using Prelib services:

    • You have symptoms of an STBBI.
    • One of your partners has been diagnosed with an STBBI
    • You have had non-consensual sex (sexual assault)
    • You are pregnant
    • You are under 15 years old
  • Why should I get tested?

    Prelib services are recommended in the following cases:

    • You want to pass a routine screening test for STBBIs.
    • You are in a stable relationship and wish to stop using condoms.
    • You have doubts about your present or past sexual partners.
    • You’ve come into contact with another person’s blood.
  • How long does it take to get an appointment for a blood sample once I've completed my medical questionnaire?

    Appointment slots are visible as soon as you register online. It's often possible to get your appointment the same day, or the next day.

  • What do I have to do before I go for my collection?
    • Refrain from urinating for one hour before the test.
    • Bring valid identification.
    • Bring your Quebec health insurance card (RAMQ), if you have one.
    • Bring your debit or credit card to pay the fees.
  • What are the options for direct debits?

    For sampling, there are three possibilities:

    • Public service: you get your results within 10 working days. There is a charge of 15 $ for transporting your samples to the hospital.
    • Private service: you get your results within 24 to 48 working hours of receiving them from the laboratory. Fees vary from 150 $ to 375 $.
    • Prélib can also give you the prescription so that you can take your samples at the location of your choice.
  • How long does the process take?

    The process takes about 20 minutes.

  • I want to change or cancel my appointment.

    Once you've booked your appointment, you can change it without penalty up to 4 hours before the chosen time via your file. MyPrelib.

    Changing your appointment, less than 4 hours before the chosen timeYou will be charged an administration fee of 35 $, plus applicable taxes, and you will be required to pay the teleconsultation fee.

  • How long does it take to receive my results?

    It depends on where your samples are analyzed:

    • If the analysis is carried out by a public service, it usually takes 7 to 10 working days to obtain the results.
    • If the analysis is carried out by the private Dynacare service, you will receive your results within 24 to 48 working hours of receipt by the laboratory.
    • If your results are still not online 3 weeks after you have taken your samples, please contact us at [email protected]. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.
  • How and when will I get my results?

    An e-mail will be sent to you no later than 7 working days after your samples have been taken to schedule a telephone consultation. This consultation is important and mandatory, whether your results are negative or positive.

    Your results will be available online in your MonPrelib file immediately after your telephone consultation with a healthcare professional from the Prelib team.

    If your results are positive, or if any samples need to be taken again, you will also be contacted by telephone and e-mail. This will enable our team to guide you through the next steps, based on your results.

    If you have any problems viewing or understanding your results, please contact us at [email protected].

  • Where can I receive treatment?

    Prelib works in collaboration with the Quorum clinic, where you can get an appointment quickly if you wish. Everything can be arranged online.

    If you prefer to go to another clinic or see your family doctor, you can do that too. The important thing is that you follow through on the recommendations Prelib will make to you if your results are positive.

  • I have a Quebec health insurance card (RAMQ).

    Our medical teleconsultation services are covered by the RAMQ. You only have to pay the cost of transporting your samples to the analysis laboratory (between 5-15$), free for children under 21.

  • I do not have a Quebec health insurance card (RAMQ).

    Our medical teleconsultation services will cost you $41.50, plus applicable taxes (free under 21). The cost of transporting and analyzing samples in a private laboratory varies according to the number of samples taken (between $200-350). You’ll get your results in 1-2 business days.

  • I am a Canadian citizen from a province other than Quebec.

    A form will be given to you at your Prelib appointment. This form will enable you to claim the cost of your medical consultation in your province of residence.

    Our medical teleconsultation services will cost you 41.50 $, plus applicable taxes (free for children under 21). The cost of transporting and analyzing samples in a private laboratory varies between 150 $ and 375 $, depending on the number of samples taken. You will receive your results within 24 to 48 working hours of receipt by the laboratory.

  • I'm covered by the Interim Federal Health Program (IFH).

    With IFH, you pay only the cost of transportation to the laboratory, between 5 and 15 $ +taxes (free for under 21s). A fee of 46 $ +taxes must be paid to make an appointment, but this amount will be reimbursed to you in the clinic when you have completed your samples.

    A copy of the government-issued certificate showing your identification number will be required at the time of appointment.

  • What does "transportation costs" mean?

    The cost of transporting your samples to the laboratory.

    These samples require special, controlled transport conditions. You'll have to pay this fee when you visit the Prelib center for your sample(s).

    They cost 5 $, plus applicable taxes, if there is no blood sampling, and 15 $, plus applicable taxes, if there is blood sampling.

    If you prefer to take your direct debits elsewhere than at Prelib, you can pick up your request at the center at no extra charge.

  • How do you protect my privacy?

    Your personal and medical information is kept securely in accordance with Quebec and Canadian laws. You can trust us. Respect and confidentiality are our business!

  • Why do I need to provide personal information?

    Prelib requires certain personal information in order to : 

    • send you your results,
    • contact you if your results are positive,
    • pay for your electronic medical consultation (if applicable),
    • assess your risk of contracting an STI and provide you with personalized recommendations,
    • report any positive results to the public health agency, where they will be stored in a secure database as stipulated by law.