About Pathology Tests
Laboratory tests analyse samples such as blood and urine to support medical diagnosis and monitoring. Availability and specimen requirements vary by test.
Fasting is needed for some tests but not all.
Medication changes should only be made on a clinician’s advice.
A laboratory result should be interpreted with the clinical context.
Blood and urine test enquiries
Fasting is needed for some tests but not all. Please contact our team about the exact examination available and any instructions supplied with your referral. Test information on this page is educational and does not replace individual medical advice.
Why tests are prescribed
Medication changes should only be made on a clinician’s advice. Please contact our team about the exact examination available and any instructions supplied with your referral. Test information on this page is educational and does not replace individual medical advice.
Before sample collection
A laboratory result should be interpreted with the clinical context. Please contact our team about the exact examination available and any instructions supplied with your referral. Test information on this page is educational and does not replace individual medical advice.
Understanding reference ranges
Fasting is needed for some tests but not all. Please contact our team about the exact examination available and any instructions supplied with your referral. Test information on this page is educational and does not replace individual medical advice.
Laboratory test FAQs
Medication changes should only be made on a clinician’s advice. Please contact our team about the exact examination available and any instructions supplied with your referral. Test information on this page is educational and does not replace individual medical advice.