Pathology & Blood Tests - Emerald Medical

Pathology and blood tests at Emerald Medical Centre

If your GP orders a blood test or other pathology, you don’t need to travel. Melbourne Pathology has a collection centre right here at Emerald Medical Centre, so you can often have your test done straight after your appointment.

Collection centre hours
Monday to Friday: 8am – 4pm
Saturday: 8am – 12pm

Walk in or book: you can walk in during opening hours, or book a time online with Melbourne Pathology (you’ll need an Australian mobile number). You can also call the collection centre on (03) 8532 7044.

What to bring: your pathology request form from your doctor, plus your Medicare card.

Getting ready: some tests need you to fast or to be done at a certain time of day. Your GP will tell you if your test needs any preparation.

Cost: most tests covered by Medicare are bulk billed. Some tests aren’t covered by Medicare and may have a fee. If you have any questions or concerns about costs, please speak directly to Melbourne Pathology on (03) 8532 7044.

Your results: results are sent straight to your GP. Your GP will tell you how you’ll hear about your results, and will arrange a follow-up appointment if needed.

Melbourne Pathology also offers ECGs and Holter monitors (24-hour heart monitoring) at the clinic. See our ECG page.

Source: Healthdirect – Blood tests

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Pathology: Your Questions Answered

Yes. Melbourne Pathology has a collection centre at Emerald Medical Centre, open Monday to Friday 8am–4pm and Saturday 8am–12pm.

No, you can walk in during opening hours. You can also book a time online with Melbourne Pathology or call the collection centre on (03) 8532 7044.

Yes. You’ll need a pathology request form from your doctor. Book an appointment with one of our GPs to discuss which tests you need.

Only for some tests. Your GP will tell you if you need to fast or prepare in another way.

Most tests covered by Medicare are bulk billed. Some tests aren’t covered by Medicare and may have a fee. If you have any questions or concerns about costs, please speak directly to Melbourne Pathology on (03) 8532 7044.

Your results are sent to your GP. Your GP will tell you how you’ll hear about your results, and will arrange a follow-up appointment if needed.

Yes. ECGs can be done at the clinic after a GP assessment, and Melbourne Pathology also offers ECGs and Holter monitors on site.