Select your state to find pathology collection centres near you. Most blood tests ordered by your GP are bulk billed (free).
What to bring: pathology request form (paper or electronic), Medicare card, and photo ID. If fasting, bring a snack for afterwards.
Part of Healius. One of the largest pathology providers in Queensland with collection centres across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, and regional QLD.
Book online at QML → Find a centre →Part of Sonic Healthcare. Extensive network across Queensland — Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville, and regional areas.
Find a location at SNP → Test prep info →Nationwide provider with collection centres in metropolitan and regional Queensland.
Find a centre →Part of Healius. Major provider across Sydney, Greater Western Sydney, Hunter, Central Coast, Illawarra, and regional NSW.
Book online at Laverty → Find a centre →Part of Sonic Healthcare. Major Sydney and NSW provider — Sydney CBD, Northern Beaches, Inner West, Western Sydney, and statewide.
Book online at DHM → Find a centre →Collection centres across metropolitan and regional NSW.
Find a centre →Part of Healius. Major Victorian provider — Melbourne metro, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Gippsland, and regional VIC.
Book online at Dorevitch → Find a centre →Part of Sonic Healthcare. Extensive Melbourne network — CBD, inner suburbs, outer suburbs, and regional Victoria.
Book online at Melbourne Path → Find a centre →Major presence across metropolitan and regional Victoria.
Find a centre →Part of Sonic Healthcare. Major South Australian provider — Adelaide metro, Adelaide Hills, Barossa, Fleurieu, and regional SA.
Find a centre →Collection centres across Adelaide and regional SA.
Find a centre →Part of Healius. Major WA provider — Perth metro, Mandurah, Bunbury, Geraldton, and regional WA.
Find a centre →Part of Sonic Healthcare. Perth metro and regional WA coverage.
Find a centre →Primary pathology provider in Tasmania — Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, and regional areas.
Find a centre →Part of Healius. Major ACT provider — Canberra, Queanbeyan, and surrounding region.
Book online → Find a centre →Public pathology service — available at Canberra Hospital and community health centres.
Public pathology service in the Northern Territory — Darwin, Alice Springs, and remote communities. Operates through NT Government health services.
Private collection centres in Darwin and Alice Springs.
Find a centre →Book online if you can. Walk-in centres can have long waits, especially early morning when fasting patients arrive. Most providers now have online booking.
Go early. Fasting tests are best done first thing in the morning so you spend less time hungry. Most centres are busiest 7:00–8:30am.
Drink water. Even if fasting, you can (and should) drink plain water. Hydration makes veins easier to find.
Ask about electronic requests. Many GPs now send pathology requests electronically. The lab can find your request using your name and date of birth — no paper needed.
Results go to your GP. Pathology results are sent to the requesting doctor, usually within 1–3 days. You'll need to contact your GP for results — the pathology lab generally won't give them to you directly.