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A blood test referral is a recommendation from your GP for specific blood tests to gather information about your health. Blood tests are common diagnostic tools used to assess various aspects of a person’s well-being and are important to diagnose the presence of certain diseases or conditions. To find out more about your specific test visit Pathology Tests Explained.

Yes, you would require a referral to get a blood test done in Australia as access to pathology testing is typically facilitated through referrals from registered medical practitioners, such as general practitioners (GPs) or specialists. Most pathology laboratories and collection centres across the country adhere to this standard practice, requiring patients to present a valid medical referral letter from a doctor before conducting any pathology tests.

While some pathology laboratories may offer a limited range of tests for patients who “self-refer,” these instances are typically the exception rather than the norm. Self-referral options may exist for specific screening tests or wellness assessments, but they are often subject to certain criteria or restrictions imposed by the laboratory.

GP referrals given for blood tests has a validity of up to 12 months.

Yes, a referral can be requested from an online doctor or online GP for blood tests in Australia. During the consultation, your healthcare provider will assess your medical history, symptoms, and based on this information, they may recommend specific blood tests to gather more details about your health. The blood test referral will be sent to you via email.

Yes, you are free to choose your pick of pathology collection centres when getting the blood test done. Referrals issued by a telehealth doctor are valid across Australia and can be used to get a blood test done anywhere in Australia.

Yes, you can request a blood test for someone under your care, provided that the patient for whom the blood test referral is being asked is present during the consultation. The request should also be made under their profile. This process ensures that the blood tests are conducted with proper consideration of the patient’s medical history, current health status, and any specific concerns or symptoms they may have.

Blood tests may be bulk billed by many collection centres. Please contact your local centre for their fee schedule. Find out more about bulk billing here.

With the referral in hand, you can contact a pathology centre to schedule your appointment. Some blood tests require a booking, please call the collection centre to check for their booking requirements.