Pathology and Radiology Requests Online

What if getting a request for a blood test or scan could be as simple as a phone call? It can be, with Medics Online. With Medics Online, you can discuss your needs with a registered medical practitioner who can provide a pathology request or radiology referral where appropriate, then have your tests done at a collection centre or imaging clinic near you that accepts telehealth requests. Pathology requests arrive by text, and radiology referrals by text or email, ready to present at your appointment.

Our team includes Ahpra-Registered Australian Medical Practitioners, including GPs and doctors with FRACGP qualifications, and every request follows a proper conversation about your symptoms and history. Once your tests are completed, we will review the reports and advise you about any required follow-up.

How online pathology & radiology requests work

1. Book online

Choose a convenient appointment time and complete your booking online.

2. Receive Confirmation

Receive your booking confirmation along with any pre-consultation information.

3. Consultation & Payment

Attend your consultation with the doctor and complete your payment during the process.

4. Receive Your Documents (if clinically appropriate)

If clinically appropriate, your pathology or radiology request will be provided after your consultation.

How You Receive Your Pathology and Imaging Results

Results received by Medics Online are reviewed by a doctor. We will contact you if follow-up is required. Please book a results appointment as advised and contact us if you have not received expected results within the timeframe discussed with your doctor.

Blood Tests and Scans Available Through Telehealth

Our doctors can arrange the following pathology tests:

Imaging referrals, where clinically appropriate, include:

Where To take Your Pathology or Radiology Referral

Your request form is yours to use wherever suits. Take a blood test request online to any collection centre closest to home or work that accepts telehealth request forms, and book your imaging with the radiology provider of your choice. There’s no lock-in to any particular provider.

Pathology and Radiology Request Fees and Hours

Same-day appointments are often available, subject to doctor availability and clinical suitability.

Service	Fee
Referral consultation (weekday, 8 am – 6 pm AEST)	$60
After Hours consultation (including weekends and QLD public holidays)	$80

Day	Consultation hours
Monday to Friday	6 am to 11 pm AEST
Saturday and Sunday	8 am to 11 pm AEST

FAQs

Can an online pathology request be used at any collection centre?

An online GP pathology request is accepted by most Australian providers, subject to the provider’s acceptance and billing requirements. Present your request form at whichever suitable collection centre is most convenient, whether that's near home or near work. Each pathology provider has its own billing policy and may charge separate fees, so it’s best to check any costs before attending.

Which pathology providers accept telehealth request forms?

Recognised pathology providers across Australia accept telehealth request forms, because a telehealth pathology request from a registered medical practitioner is a standard request form. Use whichever provider suits you.

Is there an out-of-pocket cost for a telehealth radiology request form?

The out-of-pocket cost for a telehealth radiology request is the consultation fee: $60 on weekdays between 8 am-6 pm AEST or $80 on after-hours, weekends, and QLD public holidays. The cost of the scan itself depends on the imaging provider and your Medicare eligibility, so ask when you book it.

Can you get an MRI referral online in Australia?

Yes, you can get an MRI referral online in Australia where clinically appropriate. Eligibility for MRI, mammography and other imaging depends on your clinical needs, requester eligibility, Medicare criteria and the imaging provider’s protocols.

Is a CT scan referral through telehealth covered by Medicare?

A CT scan referral through telehealth can be covered by Medicare, depending on the clinical criteria for the scan and how the imaging provider bills. The referral consultation itself is privately billed.

What scans can an online GP refer you for?

An online GP can refer you for X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs, mammograms and bone density (DEXA) scans, wherever a phone assessment supports the request. An online GP radiology referral covers the same imaging you'd be referred for in a clinic.

Can an online doctor order routine blood tests?

Yes, an online doctor can order routine blood tests. Iron studies, cholesterol testing, diabetes screening and thyroid function are all well suited to a telehealth request.

Can a telehealth GP order a scan after an injury or fall?

A telehealth GP can often order a scan after an injury or fall, provided the injury can be safely assessed over the phone. Serious injuries and anything needing urgent hands-on care will be directed to in-person treatment instead.

What MRI scans can a GP order with a Medicare rebate?

The MRI scans a GP can order with a Medicare rebate come from a defined list of scan types. Other MRIs need a specialist's request to attract a rebate, and the doctor will walk you through what applies to your scan during the consultation.

Book your pathology or radiology request online

The sooner the tests are done, the sooner you can have answers and move forward. Book your phone consultation today for a pathology request online or radiology referral.

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