No. However, if results are found to be grossly abnormal you may be contacted for authorisation to have results forwarded to your Medical Practitioner.
As per The Public Health Regulation 2005 (Schedule 1), pathology laboratories are required to notify the Queensland Notifiable Conditions Register for each condition that is currently notifiable under the Queensland Public Health Act 2005 and Public Health Regulation 2005. The list of notifiable conditions is available from www.health.qld.gov.au.
Disclaimer: It is important to note that Pathology tests are usually requested by a patient’s doctor as they are medically qualified and trained to interpret and/or analyse the results after a full assessment of the clinical signs and symptoms a person may be experiencing. Some panels of testing are quite complex. There may be the possibility of misinterpretation of pathology results in the absence of advice from the appropriately trained and qualified Medical Practitioner. Patients using self-requested testing will need to consult their local Medical Practitioner if they require interpretive advice. QML Pathology does not provide any interpretive services for results of self-requested tests.
For interpretive advice you will be required to consult with your Medical Practitioner. QML Pathology will not be able to provide advice on results.
Disclaimer: It is important to note that Pathology tests are usually requested by a patient’s doctor as they are medically qualified and trained to interpret and/or analyse the results after a full assessment of the clinical signs and symptoms a person may be experiencing. Some panels of testing are quite complex. There may be the possibility of misinterpretation of pathology results in the absence of advice from the appropriately trained and qualified Medical Practitioner. Patients using self-requested testing will need to consult their local Medical Practitioner if they require interpretive advice. QML Pathology does not provide any interpretive services for results of self-requested tests.
At the time of sample collection you can choose from two options:
- Post: Results will be delivered via Australia Post to the patient address indicated on the request form.
- In-person: You can choose to collect a hardcopy of the results from the Collection Centre where your sample was taken. To collect results in person you will be required to show photo identification.
Please note: Due to private and confidentiality policies patient results CANNOT be emailed.
Disclaimer: It is important to note that Pathology tests are usually requested by a patient’s doctor as they are medically qualified and trained to interpret and/or analyse the results after a full assessment of the clinical signs and symptoms a person may be experiencing. Some panels of testing are quite complex. There may be the possibility of misinterpretation of pathology results in the absence of advice from the appropriately trained and qualified Medical Practitioner. Patients using self-requested testing will need to consult their local Medical Practitioner if they require interpretive advice. QML Pathology does not provide any interpretive services for results of self-requested tests.
Most tests are available at any QML Pathology collection centre, however, there are some specialty tests that are only performed at certain collection centres. To find a collection centre which performs the test/s you require please use the collection centre search function and choose your test from the drop down menu titled “Any Test”. Please contact the collection centre prior to attending.
Most tests are available at any QML Pathology collection centre, however, there are some specialty tests that are only performed at certain collection centres. To find a collection centre which performs the test/s you require please use the collection centre search function and choose your test from the drop down menu titled “Any Test”. Please contact the collection centre prior to attending.
Full payment is required at time of collection. Payment can only be made by Credit Card.
- Covid-19 PCR Test – Please see request form for pricing
- Hair Drug Screen $750.00
- UDS Urine Drug Screen $93.50
- Instant Saliva Drug Screen $120.00
- Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT) $97.00
The below tests are covered by our Tiered Pricing System and Cost $100.00* per test
- Blood Group
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- Hep A Immune Status
- Hep B Immune Status
- Varicella Immune Status
- Mantoux Testing
- Quantiferon Gold TB
**However, there are 11 tests that fall under the Exemption Test Fee, these tests are complex and will be charged at a higher rate than $100. This charge will be in addition to any standard fee tests requested. Please see the table for the list of these tests.
Please note:
There are no Medicare rebates for self-requested testing, all fees must be paid in full at time of collection.
Each episode (Collection) will incur a $20.00 collection fee.
- COVID-19 PCR
- (UDS) Urine Drug Screen – Supervision Levels 1 & 3 (Including Medicolegal requests)
- On-Site Saliva Drug Screen
- Hair Drug Screen
- Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT)
- Blood Group
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- Hep A Immune Status
- Hep B Immune Status
- Varicella Immune Status
- Mantoux Testing
- Quantiferon Gold
- Select the region where you will have your test from the drop down menu.
- Choose the Patient Self Request form for the test you require. The General Self Request Form has a number of pre-selected testing options.
- Download the form to your desktop and complete the required details. You will need to enter your name, current postal address, date of birth and contact details.
- Select which test/s you require from the list on the form. Please choose carefully as QML Pathology take no responsibility for incorrect forms.
- Print the completed form and take it to a QML Pathology collection centre.
Most tests are available at any QML Pathology collection centre, however, there are some specialty tests that are only performed at certain collection centres. To find a collection centre which performs the test/s you require please use the collection centre search function and choose your test from the drop down menu titled “Any Test”. Please contact the collection centre prior to attending.
Yes, for a limited number of tests you are able to self-request if you are aged 16 or over. QML Pathology does not perform self-requested tests on persons under 16 years without their legal parent/guardians’ authorisation.
There is no Medicare rebate for self-requested tests, you will need to pay for these tests in full at the time of collection.
Disclaimer: It is important to note that Pathology tests are usually requested by a patient’s doctor as they are medically qualified and trained to interpret and/or analyse the results after a full assessment of the clinical signs and symptoms a person may be experiencing. Some panels of testing are quite complex. There may be the possibility of misinterpretation of pathology results in the absence of advice from the appropriately trained and qualified Medical Practitioner. Patients using self-requested testing will need to consult their local Medical Practitioner if they require interpretive advice. QML Pathology does not provide any interpretive services for results of self-requested tests.
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.
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 testsbody fluid testing
- tissue pathology such as skin cancer analysis
- cytology such as cervical screening
- health screening and monitoring tests
- drug screening and testinggene-based testing (genetic testing)
We perform medical tests and analysis that aid your doctor in the diagnosis or detection of diseases, and measure the progress or recovery from a disease.
Pathology is the medical speciality 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 healthcare.
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.
Our Holter/ABP/ECG page contains information about how to access these services.
Our pathology services offer 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.
This service can only be requested by your medical practitioner.
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.
Yes. Pathology request forms can be used up to 12 months from referral.
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).
Our pathology services will bulk bill all pathology tests covered under the Medicare Benefits Schedule, however, there a number of occasions where a payment will be required at the time of collection or post-testing.
For more information visit – Billing & Payments.
Routine pathology is generally processed within 48 hours of collection, however, specialised testing can take several days. Speak with your doctor for more details prior to your test.
You can find operating hours for all our testing locations on our location search page.
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.
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.
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. If required or you are unable to receive results via the My Health Record system, you can request a copy of your pathology results by attending any one of our collection centres and completing a Request for Medical Records form.
You’ll need to provide two (2) forms of identification, one of which needs to have a photo of you (e.g. driver’s licence or passport). Your request will be actioned in the laboratory and your results will be posted to you.
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.
Appointments are not required for standard tests.
Some speciality 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.
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.
Yes. our pathology services 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.
The only requirement is to present a request form with an Australian Provider Number of the referrer. Typically, overseas health care practitioners do not have those.
For continuity of care, you should see your General Practitioner to obtain a Pathology Referral.
You can then visit any one of our convenient COVID-19 Collection Centres.
Results are delivered by SMS usually within 24 hours of your sample arriving in the laboratory.
There is no charge for qualifying Medicare card holders.
Please speak to our collection staff if you do not qualify or are not covered by Medicare