Healius Pathology Results Explained
Healius is the parent group behind Laverty (NSW/ACT), Dorevitch (VIC) and Western Diagnostic (WA). Learn how to identify your brand, access results online and understand your report — no matter which state collected your sample.
The Quick Answer
Healius (formerly Primary Health Care) is one of Australia's two largest pathology groups, alongside Sonic Healthcare. Healius operates several state-based brands: Laverty Pathology in NSW and ACT, Dorevitch Pathology in Victoria, and Western Diagnostic Pathology in Western Australia.
Each brand has its own report format, collection centre network and patient portal. However, all Healius brands use RCPA-aligned reference intervals, SI units, and the same H/L flag convention. Most GP-referred routine tests are bulk billed under Medicare.
Healius Pathology Brands by State
Each brand maintains independent operations, report formatting and collection networks despite sharing corporate infrastructure under Healius.
Laverty Pathology
NSW's largest pathology provider. Green leaf branding. Multi-column date format on reports. Over 150 collection centres across greater Sydney, regional NSW and the ACT.
Dorevitch Pathology
Long-established Victorian brand, part of Healius since its merger with ACL. Deep hospital integration with Western Health, Eastern Health and Northern Health. Purple branding.
Western Diagnostic Pathology
WA's largest private pathology provider. Operates alongside PathWest (public) in WA. Serves GPs and private hospitals across Perth metropolitan and regional WA.
Healius hospital services
Healius also provides pathology services to private and public hospitals under contract in various states, where the report may carry either the local brand name or a generic Healius hospital branding.
What Each Section of a Healius Report Means
Despite differences in visual branding, all Healius pathology reports share the same structural sections. Understanding these sections applies to Laverty, Dorevitch and Western Diagnostic reports equally.
Brand header
The specific Healius brand name and logo (Laverty green leaf, Dorevitch purple, Western Diagnostic). Identifies which state and collection network processed your sample.
Laboratory address
The analysing laboratory location — the central reference laboratory for each brand. Laverty uses Macquarie Park (NSW), Dorevitch uses Heidelberg (VIC), Western Diagnostic uses Myaree (WA).
Patient demographics
Name, date of birth, sex, Medicare number and accession (episode) number. Verify these match your details, especially if you collected at an unfamiliar centre.
Requesting doctor
The GP or specialist who ordered the test. Each Healius brand shows the referring doctor name and Medicare provider number consistently.
Results panel
Each marker on its own row: name, value, unit, reference range and H/L flag. Laverty often shows multi-column dates; Dorevitch and Western Diagnostic typically show a single column per report.
Pathologist comments
A narrative below each panel from the reporting pathologist. May note unusual findings, trends, or suggest follow-up. Comment style varies slightly between brands but the clinical intent is the same.
Common Abbreviations Across Healius Brands
These abbreviations appear consistently across Laverty, Dorevitch and Western Diagnostic reports.
FBC / FBE
Full Blood Count / Full Blood ExaminationRed cells, white cells, platelets, haemoglobin and red cell indices (MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW)
UEC
Urea, Electrolytes and CreatinineKidney function and salt balance — sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, urea, creatinine, eGFR
LFT
Liver Function TestsLiver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP, GGT), bilirubin, albumin and total protein
eGFR
Estimated Glomerular Filtration RateKidney filtration capacity estimated from creatinine, age and sex
HbA1c
Glycated HaemoglobinAverage blood sugar over the past 2-3 months; primary marker for diabetes diagnosis and management
TFT
Thyroid Function TestsTSH, free T4 and sometimes free T3. Used to detect hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
CRP
C-Reactive ProteinAcute inflammation marker in mg/L; elevated in infection, autoimmune disease and tissue injury
RCPA
Royal College of Pathologists of AustralasiaThe professional body that sets reference interval standards used by all Healius brands
Flag Conventions Across All Healius Brands
The H/L flag system is consistent across Laverty, Dorevitch and Western Diagnostic. All three brands use RCPA-aligned reference intervals as the basis for flagging.
H
Result is above the upper limit of the reference range. Consistent across all Healius brands.
L
Result is below the lower limit of the reference range. Consistent across all Healius brands.
* or bold text
Critical or action-level result. The laboratory contacts the requesting doctor directly for genuinely critical values. Used by Laverty, Dorevitch and Western Diagnostic.
AB
Abnormal — used on certain specialist panels across Healius brands where a directional H/L flag is not meaningful.
Previous result column
Laverty in particular shows the prior visit result alongside the current one for trend comparison. Dorevitch and Western Diagnostic may show this on selected repeat request panels.
Pathologist comment
Written narrative from the reporting pathologist. Interpretive style may differ slightly between brands but all Healius pathologists follow RCPA quality standards.
How to Read a Healius Group Report — Step by Step
Identify your Healius brand from the header
Check the logo and brand name at the top. Laverty is green-leaf NSW/ACT, Dorevitch is purple VIC, Western Diagnostic is WA. This tells you which patient portal to use and which state collection network processed your sample.
Confirm your demographics
Verify name, date of birth and Medicare number at the top of the report. Errors here can cause results to appear under the wrong patient file, particularly important if you have collected at multiple states.
Note the collection date
The collection date (when blood was drawn) and reporting date (when pathologist signed off) are both shown. Routine results are typically 24-48 hours apart.
Read each result row
Each row shows marker name, value, unit and reference range. The H or L flag on the right is your first attention signal. The reference range applies to your age and sex.
Compare ranges to the specific report
Even within Healius, ranges are validated separately per brand and analyser. Always compare your result against the range on the specific Laverty, Dorevitch or Western Diagnostic report you are reading.
Read pathologist comments carefully
Below each panel, look for narrative text from the reporting pathologist. All Healius brands may include interpretive comments, suggested follow-up tests or urgency flags in this section.
Act on critical flags immediately
An asterisk or CR flag means the laboratory has already contacted your GP. If you see this on your own copy, phone your GP that day to confirm a plan is in place.
Track results across brands with SmarterBlood
If you have moved between states and received reports from different Healius brands, SmarterBlood normalises the marker names and units so all your results sit on one consistent timeline.
Red Flags — Results That Need Urgent Attention
Critical flag (*) on any result from any Healius brand
The laboratory has already contacted your GP. Phone the practice that day to confirm the result has been reviewed and a management plan is in place.
Potassium below 3.0 or above 6.0 mmol/L
Dangerous electrolyte imbalance with cardiac risk. Warrants same-day medical review regardless of which Healius brand reported it.
eGFR below 30 mL/min
Severely reduced kidney function. Ensure prompt follow-up with a GP or nephrologist.
Haemoglobin below 80 g/L
Severe anaemia. Urgent investigation needed to find the cause.
Pathologist comment recommending urgent review
All three Healius brands include pathologist comments when clinically warranted. Always act on written recommendations promptly.
Sodium below 125 or above 155 mmol/L
Extreme sodium disturbance can cause neurological emergencies. Requires same-day assessment.
How to Access Your Healius Results Online
Each Healius brand has its own patient portal. My Health Record provides a single national access point that covers all brands automatically.
Laverty MyResults portal
Access at laverty.com.au. Register with Medicare details and recent episode number. PDF download, notification alerts and My Health Record integration available.
Dorevitch / ACL patient portal
Access at dorevitch.com.au or clinicallabs.com.au. Use either site to reach the ACL patient workflow for Dorevitch results. Hospital-collected results may need the hospital portal or My Health Record.
Western Diagnostic patient portal
Access at westerndiagnostic.com.au. Covers private collections across Perth metropolitan and regional WA. Hospital results may be via the hospital portal or My Health Record.
My Health Record (all brands)
All Healius brands upload results to My Health Record automatically if you have not opted out. Access at myhealthrecord.gov.au or via the Medicare section of the MyGov app.
GP or specialist copy
Your GP receives results directly and can provide a copy. Ask them to email you the PDF if you want to upload it to SmarterBlood or keep it for your own records.
Phone request to local collection centre
Each Healius brand maintains a phone line for records requests. Identity verification (name, DOB, Medicare) is required. Small administrative fee may apply for archived records older than two years.
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Healius, Laverty Pathology, Dorevitch Pathology and Western Diagnostic Pathology are registered trademarks of Healius Limited. SmarterBlood is an independent education site and is not affiliated with Healius or any of its pathology brands. This page provides general educational information about reading pathology reports and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your GP or treating clinician about abnormal blood test results — they have access to your full medical history and can interpret your results in context.