Online Pathology and Radiology Referrals
1GP provides online pathology and radiology referrals through a phone or video consultation with an Ahpra-registered doctor, from anywhere in Australia. If your doctor decides that blood tests, imaging or other investigations are needed to assess or monitor your health, they can provide a referral that is sent to you digitally, ready to take to a pathology collection centre or imaging provider.
Referrals start with a consultation
Pathology and radiology referrals at 1GP are provided after a real-time consultation with a doctor, by phone or video. Your doctor will ask about your symptoms, medical history and current medicines, and decide which tests, if any, are clinically appropriate for you.
A referral cannot be guaranteed before your consultation. If your doctor recommends a test, they will explain what it is for. If they do not think a test will help, they will explain why and talk you through your other options.
GP pathology referrals for blood tests and other samples
A pathology referral, also known as a pathology request, allows a pathology provider to collect and test a sample, such as blood or urine. Your doctor may recommend pathology tests to help investigate new symptoms, check how a long-term condition is going, or see how a medicine is affecting you.
Some tests need preparation, such as fasting beforehand. Your doctor or the pathology provider will tell you if your test needs any preparation.
Radiology referrals online for imaging
A radiology referral, also known as an imaging request, allows an imaging provider to carry out a scan, such as an X-ray or ultrasound. Your doctor may recommend imaging to take a closer look at a symptom, an injury or a change in your health. Radiology referrals are provided online after your consultation, so you do not need to visit a clinic to collect a form.
How it works
- Book your appointment. Choose a time that suits you and select a phone or video consultation.
- Share a few details. Complete a short health intake about your symptoms, medical history and current medicines.
- Speak with your doctor. Your doctor will assess your health, confirm your identity and discuss whether any tests are appropriate.
- Receive your referral. If a test is clinically appropriate, your referral is sent to your phone or email, ready to take to a provider.
When tests are not the right first step
Some symptoms need a physical examination or urgent assessment rather than tests alone. If that applies to you, your doctor will tell you and recommend where to go, such as your regular GP, a local clinic or a hospital.
1GP is not an emergency service. If you have chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, signs of a stroke or any other life-threatening symptoms, call 000 immediately or go to your nearest emergency department. If you are in crisis and need to talk to someone now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Book a consultation about tests
Book a phone or video consultation online and your doctor will assess whether tests are right for you. For general enquiries, email support@1gp.au.
Telehealth is not suitable for emergencies. In an emergency, call 000.