Frequently asked questions

If you have a GP Pathology Referral, you can visit any of our convenient COVID-19 Collection Centres for a Flu and COVID-19 test.
Results are delivered by SMS usually within 24 hours of your sample arriving in the laboratory. Please note, there will be an out-of-pocket expense if you do not hold a valid Medicare Number.

Results are delivered by SMS usually within 24 hours of your sample arriving in the laboratory. Please note, there will be an out-of-pocket expense if you do not hold a valid Medicare Number or do not meet Medicare Eligibility Rules for COVID-19 testing.

If you require RAT Tests you can also visit the below sites to pick them up. 

  • Ferntree Gully, 1 Mountain Gate Drive, Ferntree Gully
  • Altona, Unit 1 & 2, 99 Pier St, Altona
  • Fawkner, 107 Jukes Road, Fawkner

 

Please note – from the 16th June 2023, a REQUEST FORM will be required for Covid/Flu at the Altona, Fawkner (Jukes Rd) and Ferntree Gully collection centres.

To find your nearest Dorevitch Collection Centre conducting COVID-19 testing, please click here.

Yes. Dorevitch Pathology will perform all testing regardless of what pathology company your request is from. If your health care provider has asked that a particular pathologist conduct the tests, then we will forward your collection to the requested pathologist.

Fasting is when you consume no food or drinks, with the exception of water, for a set period of time. Refer to the fasting patient information for further details.
If you have not been advised by your doctor to fast, then fasting prior to your testing is not required.

Appointments are not required for standard tests.
Some specialty tests do require an appointment and are only performed at select collection centres. To find a collection centre which performs these tests, please use the collection centre search and choose the test you require from the “Any Test” drop down menu. Please contact the collection centre prior to attending to book an appointment time. Please Note: Not all speciality tests need an appointment, please refer to the collection location (appointments are needed for ABP, ECG, VENESECTION) no appointment is needed for (NIPT).

Make sure you drink plenty of water prior to your pathology testing – unless your GP has given you a reason not to. This will make it easier for our team member to conduct your blood test.
For children it may help to bring something such as a special toy or book to distract them while the collection occurs.
Further test specific pre-test collection information is provided in our Preparing For Your Test section.

It is best that you attend a consultation with your doctor to discuss your test results as even “normal” test results may require further medical investigation, however, you can request a copy of your results at any Dorevitch collection centre. You will need to fill in a “Request for Medical Records form” and show 2 forms of identification. This can take up to 7-10 days to process.

Ordering your own tests isn’t possible, however, if you feel that a specific test or panel of tests may help you, speak with your GP who will advise you.

We accept all brands of pathology request forms. You’ll need to bring your pathology request form as completed by your doctor, and a valid Medicare card if you have one. If you have a Veterans Affairs Card, you should bring that. You should also bring a list of any current medication you’re taking. You’ll need to show photo ID if you’re having tests for the following purposes: immigration, occupational testing, parentage DNA, insurance or drug screening, or any court-ordered testing.

You can find operating hours for all our testing locations on our location search page.

Routine pathology is general processed within 48 hours of collection, however, specialised testing can take several days. Speak with your doctor for more details prior to your test.

Your visit to us included some tests that are not able to be Bulk Billed or may incur an out-of-pocket fee. As we have your mobile phone number on file we sent you an SMS message with a secure link to an invoice that you can view online. Please note: If you were provided with an indication of the cost at the time of collection this is a guide only as we are not able to provide a final price prior to assessment by Medicare or your private health fund (if applicable).

Yes. Pathology request forms can be used up to 12 months from referral.

Usually not, however, this may depend on the type of test you’re having. You should not stop any of your medication unless your doctor has told you to do so. Please bring a list of all your current medications (including dosing) to your collection as you will need to disclose this to the collection staff member.

Dorevitch Pathology offers a home specimen collection service for patients who, due to the nature of their medical condition and/or immobility, are unable to attend a patient pathology collection centre.
Individuals can call to book a home visit collection, this will be assessed over the phone. Please note: Fasting Tests are only collected for Aged Care and certain facilities.

Our Holter/ABP/ECG page contains information about how to access these services.

Pathology is the medical specialty concerned with the study of the nature and causes of diseases. It underpins every aspect of medicine, from diagnostic testing and monitoring of chronic diseases to cutting-edge genetic technologies. Pathology testing of patient samples is integral to over 70% of all decisions made in health care.

Pathologists are specialist medical practitioners who study the cause of disease and the ways in which diseases affect our bodies by examining changes in tissue, blood and other body fluids. The doctors you see in a surgery or at a clinic all depend on the knowledge, diagnostic skills and advice of pathologists. Pathologists, scientists, blood collectors and support staff work as part of a medical laboratory team. They work together to collect your specimen, transport your specimen to the medical laboratory, perform testing and interpretation, and report back the medical findings and test results to your doctor to assist with your medical care.

We are one of Australia’s leading specialist medical laboratory and pathology providers offering a full range of diagnostic testing and information services. 

Our medical laboratory testing services include: 

  • blood tests 
  • body fluid testing 
  • tissue pathology such as skin cancer analysis 
  • cytology such as cervical screening 
  • health screening and monitoring tests 
  • drug screening and testing
  • gene-based testing (genetic testing) 

Dorevitch Pathology performs medical tests and analysis that aid your doctor in the diagnosis or detection of diseases, and measure the progress or recovery from a disease. 

No, as a condition of entry to our collection centres filming on mobile phones or other devices is not permitted for the privacy of both staff and patients.

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