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How to Get Your Blood Test Reports

Follow these simple steps to download your blood test results and start tracking your health

Australia Pathology Providers

  • Log in to MyHealth Record at myhealthrecord.gov.au
  • Navigate to 'Documents' section
  • Find your pathology results
  • Click 'Download' to save as PDF
  • Email the PDF to mail@smarterblood.org or upload directly
Visit Pathology Results (MyHealth Record)

  • Visit your Sonic Healthcare provider's patient portal
  • Log in with your patient credentials
  • Navigate to 'Results' or 'Reports'
  • Download your blood test results as PDF
  • Forward to mail@smarterblood.org
Visit Sonic Healthcare (Douglass Hanly Moir, QML, etc.)

  • Visit clinicallabs.com.au and log in to patient portal
  • Select 'My Results' from the menu
  • Choose the blood test you want to download
  • Click 'Download PDF'
  • Email to mail@smarterblood.org or upload on our site
Visit Australian Clinical Labs

  • Access Laverty's patient portal
  • Log in with your registered email and password
  • Go to 'Results History'
  • Select and download your results
  • Send to SmarterBlood via email or upload
Visit Laverty Pathology
Free Blood Tests Under Medicare
When ordered by a GP, most pathology tests in Australia are bulk-billed (free) through Medicare. Here are common tests you can request from your doctor.
Medicare-Covered Blood Tests by Category

Full Blood Count (FBC)

MBS 65070

Measures red cells, white cells, platelets, and hemoglobin. Screens for anemia, infections, and blood disorders.

Frequency: As clinically required

Liver Function Tests (LFTs)

MBS 66512

Checks liver enzymes (ALT, AST, GGT, ALP) and bilirubin. Monitors liver health.

Frequency: As clinically required

Kidney Function (U&E, Creatinine, eGFR)

MBS 66512

Measures electrolytes, urea, creatinine, and estimated glomerular filtration rate. Monitors kidney health.

Frequency: As clinically required

Lipid Panel (Cholesterol)

MBS 66512

Includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides. Assesses cardiovascular risk.

Frequency: Every 2 years for adults 45+, more often if at risk

Blood Glucose (Fasting)

MBS 66500

Measures blood sugar levels. Screens for diabetes and pre-diabetes.

Frequency: Every 3 years for adults 40+, more often if at risk

HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin)

MBS 66551

Measures average blood sugar over 2-3 months. Essential for diabetes monitoring.

Covered when:
Diabetes diagnosis required
Pre-diabetes monitoring
Frequency: Every 3-6 months for diabetics

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)

MBS 66542

Measures glucose before and after drinking glucose solution. Diagnoses diabetes and gestational diabetes.

Covered when:
Clinical indication required

TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)

MBS 66716

Initial screening test for thyroid function. Elevated in hypothyroidism, low in hyperthyroidism.

Frequency: As clinically indicated

Free T4 and Free T3

MBS 66719

Measures active thyroid hormones. Usually ordered after abnormal TSH.

Covered when:
Abnormal TSH result
Known thyroid condition

Iron Studies

MBS 65070

Includes serum iron, ferritin, transferrin, and saturation. Diagnoses iron deficiency or overload.

Frequency: As clinically indicated

Vitamin B12

MBS 66608

Measures B12 levels. Deficiency causes anemia and neurological problems.

Covered when:
Symptoms of deficiency
Vegetarian/vegan diet
Elderly patients

Folate

MBS 66608

Measures folate levels. Important for red blood cell production and pregnancy.

Covered when:
Symptoms of deficiency
Pregnancy planning

Vitamin D (25-OH)

MBS 66608

Measures vitamin D status. Important for bone health and immune function.

Covered when:
Osteoporosis or osteopenia
Malabsorption conditions
Chronic kidney disease
Limited sun exposure
Dark skin
Chronic liver disease
Frequency: Not covered for routine screening without clinical indication

C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

MBS 66512

General marker of inflammation. Elevated in infections, autoimmune conditions.

Frequency: As clinically indicated

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

MBS 66500

Non-specific inflammation marker. Used with CRP for diagnosis.

Frequency: As clinically indicated

Cardiac Enzymes (Troponin)

MBS 66512

Detects heart muscle damage. Used in suspected heart attacks.

Covered when:
Emergency/hospital setting
Chest pain investigation

BNP/NT-proBNP

MBS 66830

Measures heart failure markers. Helps diagnose and monitor heart failure.

Covered when:
Suspected heart failure
Known heart failure monitoring

INR (Prothrombin Time)

MBS 65120

Measures blood clotting time. Essential for warfarin monitoring.

Covered when:
On blood thinning medication
Pre-surgery assessment

APTT

MBS 65123

Another clotting test. Used for heparin monitoring and bleeding disorders.

Covered when:
Clinical indication required

PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)

MBS 66655

Screens for prostate cancer. Discuss with GP regarding benefits and limitations.

Covered when:
Men 50+ or earlier with family history
Shared decision-making required
Frequency: Discuss with GP - not routine screening

Pregnancy Blood Tests

Includes blood group, antibodies, FBC, rubella immunity, hepatitis B, syphilis, HIV.

Frequency: At first antenatal visit

Gestational Diabetes Screen

MBS 66542

OGTT to screen for gestational diabetes.

Frequency: 24-28 weeks pregnancy
How to Get Free Blood Tests
  • 1
    Book an appointment with your GP
  • 2
    Discuss your health concerns and any symptoms
  • 3
    Your GP will order appropriate tests based on your needs
  • 4
    Take the pathology request form to a bulk-billing pathology center
  • 5
    Results are usually sent to your GP within 1-3 days
Bulk-Billing Pathology Providers

These providers offer bulk-billing in most locations (no out-of-pocket cost):

Laverty Pathology
Sonic Healthcare (QML, Douglass Hanly Moir)
Australian Clinical Labs
Melbourne Pathology
4Cyte Pathology

Official Medicare Resources

Medicare Benefits Schedule Services Australia Pathology Info

Can't find your pathology provider?

Contact your doctor or pathology lab directly to request a PDF copy of your results. Most providers can email results directly to you.