Edmonton · Virtual · Clinician-led
Spectrum by Equalis Health provides virtual PrEP care to patients across Alberta, including Edmonton. Consultations happen online with a licensed Alberta Nurse Practitioner, and at-home lab collection is available in the city. No referral is needed, and most patients pay $0.
We provide care to patients located in Alberta only. The clinic is based in Calgary and all care is delivered virtually.
Every part of the process happens remotely. Consultations are by phone, follow-ups are virtual, and bloodwork can be collected at your home or at a lab near you.
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A virtual visit with a licensed Alberta Nurse Practitioner to review your health history, coordinate baseline lab work, and begin prevention care where appropriate. No referral needed. Most patients pay $0 — we confirm your coverage before anything moves forward.
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Ongoing virtual follow-ups, typically every 3 months, with lab coordination, medication review, and renewal — no in-person visit required.
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A virtual consultation and, where clinically appropriate, prescribing for post-exposure prophylaxis to help reduce the risk of bacterial STIs after a potential exposure.
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Guidance on STI prevention and symptoms, with coordinated referral when in-person testing or treatment is needed.
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Your prescription goes to the licensed pharmacy of your choice, anywhere in Alberta. You decide where and how you fill it.
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If bloodwork is needed, your clinician provides an Alberta Precision Laboratories requisition and you choose where to have it collected. Edmonton options are below.
Four steps, start to prescription.
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Pick a time online. No referral is required, and you can book directly without a family doctor.
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Your first visit is a short telephone consultation. Your clinician reviews your health history, discusses your needs, and determines whether PrEP is appropriate. No in-person exam is required to get started.
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If testing is needed, you receive an Alberta Precision Laboratories requisition and choose where to have your samples collected. Edmonton options are below.
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Once your results are reviewed, your prescription goes to the licensed pharmacy of your choice. Renewals and monitoring continue virtually, typically every three months.
Edmonton is one of two cities where independent at-home collection is available, so you can complete your testing without leaving the house.
Blood Tech Diagnostics offers independent mobile lab collection in Edmonton, Calgary and surrounding areas. You book directly with Blood Tech and pay them directly. Fees may vary depending on location and applicable travel charges.
Alberta Precision Laboratories has Patient Service Centres throughout Alberta, including Edmonton. Collection is available at no charge with an Alberta Health Care card.
Take your Spectrum requisition to any appropriate location.
Blood Tech Diagnostics is an independent company and is not part of Spectrum by Equalis Health. Spectrum does not charge for mobile collection and does not receive payment from Blood Tech Diagnostics.
Coverage is confirmed before anything moves forward, so there are no surprises.
Consultation
Most patients pay $0. Our consultation fee is covered by Alberta Health for patients with an active provincial health card.
Generic Truvada
Covered under the Alberta PrEP Program for eligible Albertans with a valid provincial health card.
Descovy
Covered by approximately 85% of private insurance plans. Gilead's patient assistance program can cover remaining co-pay costs for many patients.
Lab collection
No charge at any APL Patient Service Centre with an Alberta Health Care card. At-home collection is paid directly to Blood Tech Diagnostics.
Referral
Not required. There are no upfront costs to book.
Jelissa Prosper, NP, is registered with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA), registration # 201527, and is authorized to prescribe within the Province of Alberta.
Spectrum operates in compliance with the Alberta Health Professions Act, CRNA Standards of Practice, the Alberta Health Information Act (HIA), and PIPEDA.
Clinical data is stored and transmitted using encrypted platforms, and access to patient records is restricted to authorized clinical and administrative personnel only.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or health information, and we do not disclose health information to third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
Yes. Consultations, follow-ups and renewals are all virtual. Your first visit is a short telephone consultation, and no in-person exam is required to get started. Bloodwork can be collected at your home through an independent mobile service, or at any APL Patient Service Centre.
Any appropriate Alberta Precision Laboratories Patient Service Centre will collect your samples at no charge with an Alberta Health Care card. Independent at-home collection is also available in Edmonton through Blood Tech Diagnostics, booked and paid directly with them.
No. You can book a consultation directly without a referral from a family doctor.
Most patients pay $0. Generic Truvada is covered under the Alberta PrEP Program for eligible Albertans with a valid provincial health card, and Descovy is covered by approximately 85% of private insurance plans. The consultation is covered by Alberta Health for patients with an active provincial health card.
PrEP is recommended for HIV-negative adults who are at elevated risk of HIV. You may be a good candidate if you have condomless anal or vaginal sex, have a sexual partner living with HIV, have had a recent STI diagnosis, or engage in sex work. Your clinician will assess your individual circumstances.
PrEP renewal and monitoring is typically a virtual follow-up every three months, with lab coordination, medication review and renewal.
Whichever licensed pharmacy you choose, anywhere in Alberta. You decide where and how you fill it.
More answers on our PrEP FAQs page.
Book a consultation with a licensed Alberta Nurse Practitioner. No referral, no upfront cost, and your coverage is confirmed before anything moves forward.
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