Blood test referral in Carindale, reviewed by your GP.
A blood test referral in Carindale is arranged during your GP consultation, for the pathology provider that suits you. Your GP reviews the results with you properly, and urgent findings are followed up quickly.
Blood tests that answer the right questions
Feeling tired all the time, putting on or losing weight without trying, or needing a check on a long-term medicine? A targeted set of blood tests is often the quickest way to find out what is going on.
Your Carindale GP asks about your symptoms and history first, then requests the tests most likely to help. Results come back to the clinic, where your GP reads them in the context of you, not just the reference range.
In short: Carindale Doctors on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale writes blood test referrals during your consultation, sent to the pathology provider that suits you. Your GP reviews the results with you, explains what they mean and follows up urgent findings quickly. Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
Results read by a GP who knows you
Our blood test referral service works best when the same GP orders and reviews your tests. They can compare results over time, notice a slow change in iron or kidney function, and decide when a repeat test is worth doing.
- Results compared with past tests
- Clear advice on what to do next
- Repeat tests only when they add value
Things people ask before a blood test
A few practical points come up again and again.
- Can I take my usual medicines? Usually yes, unless your GP says otherwise
- Do I need an appointment at the lab? Many collection centres take walk-ins, but check first
- What if I have small veins? Drinking water beforehand helps
- Can children have blood tests? Yes, and many collectors are experienced with kids
Your blood test checklist
Tick these off before your collection.
- Referral form and Medicare card ready
- Fasting instructions checked
- Well hydrated
- List of medicines and supplements
- Results appointment booked
Four steps from consult to results
Here is how a blood test referral works at our Carindale clinic.
- Talk: share your symptoms and history with your GP
- Choose: your GP selects the tests that will help
- Collect: attend the pathology centre you prefer
- Discuss: return to go through results and next steps
Blood test referral fees
The GP visit and the pathology are billed separately.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| GP consultation | Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Pathology | Charged by the lab; many eligible tests are bulk billed |
| Results visit | Standard consultation |
| International students | Contact the clinic with any questions about billing |
| Billing | Mixed billing practice, with fees explained when you book |
| Medicare rebate | Processed onsite where eligible |
| Children 16 and under | Bulk billed |
| Patients 65 and over | Bulk billed for the initial consultation |
| Early appointments | After-hours fees apply before 8am |
| Concession cards | Discount on standard consultations for Health Care Card and pension card holders |
Visit us at Westfield Carindale
Carindale Doctors is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, near Priceline and Centre Management, in postcode 4152. With centre parking, lifts and a bus interchange, it is easy to fit a GP visit around shopping or work.
Patients visit us from Carindale, Mansfield, Wishart, Holland Park and Tingalpa.
- Level 1 near Priceline
- Lifts from centre parking
- Bus interchange on site
- Patients from Wishart and Tingalpa
Inside Westfield
Carindale.
Next to Priceline & Centre Management
Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road, Carindale, QLD 4152
Centre parking, lift and step-free access, and an easy run from across Brisbane's southside — book a check-up around the rest of your day.
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:30 — 17:00 |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 8:30 — 16:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday & public holidays | Closed |
Serving
Bring to your first visit
- Medicare card and any concession cards
- A list of your current medications
- Referral letters or recent results, if you have them
- Photo ID if you're a new patient
Good to know about blood tests
During your GP appointment, once your GP has decided which tests are useful.
At any collection centre run by the pathology provider on your form, or another provider you choose.
No. Children 16 and under are bulk billed.
Only for certain tests. Your form will say so.
Yes. Urgent results are followed up promptly by the clinic.
Yes. International students can contact the clinic with any questions about billing.
Book a blood test referral
Results reviewed by your GP at Westfield Carindale.
Speak to reception 07 3120 0990Talk to us about your care.
Call the practice during opening hours and our reception team will help, or book your appointment online any time.
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Phone07 3120 0990
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Fax07 3120 0991
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Opening hoursMonday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 — 17:00
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 — 16:00
Closed Saturday, Sunday & public holidays
In a medical emergency, call 000 immediately.
Rather speak to someone?
Call reception during opening hours, or book online any time.
Reception answers during opening hours. You can also email info@carindaledoctors.com.au.