Botanic Ridge Doctors hosts an onsite pathology partner offering blood collection and sample processing Monday to Saturday. No appointment needed. Most results back within 24–48 hours, sent securely to your GP. Bulk billed for eligible Medicare patients.
Botanic Ridge Doctors is a bulk-billed family medical clinic with onsite Allied Health, located in Botanic Ridge Village. Our team includes experienced GPs, practice nurses, and a network of visiting specialists.
Standard GP consultations are bulk billed for all eligible Medicare patients. Walk-ins are accommodated where possible.
Walk in during collection hours — no appointment required. Bring your pathology request from your GP and your Medicare card.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public Holidays | Closed |
Results: Test results are sent securely to your GP within 24–48 hours. A follow-up appointment is required to discuss your results — your GP will contact you if anything urgent comes up.
Pathology collection at Botanic Ridge Doctors is operated by Australian Clinical Labs (ACL) onsite. Most tests are completed in under 10 minutes.
Your GP provides a pathology request form. You can have collection at our onsite ACL desk or any pathology centre.
ACL accepts walk-ins during operating hours. Some tests (glucose tolerance, fasting tests, complex tests) require booking.
Most blood tests take less than 5 minutes. Urine, stool, swab and other sample types are collected as needed.
Results are sent securely to your GP within 1–3 business days. Urgent tests are flagged and reviewed promptly.
Pathology collection covers:
Most pathology tests are bulk billed by Australian Clinical Labs when requested by your GP. Some specialty tests (vitamin levels outside Medicare criteria, food intolerance panels, complex genetic testing) may attract a private fee. The Medicare Benefits Schedule changes occasionally; your GP will inform you if a test you've requested isn't covered.
Bulk-billed consultations for eligible Medicare patients. Some procedures may attract a private fee — please contact reception to confirm costs at booking. Open 7 days, walk-ins accommodated where possible.
Important: The information on this page is general health information only. It is not a substitute for personalised medical advice from a qualified health practitioner. Outcomes vary between individuals — your GP will assess your specific situation and recommend the right approach for you. If you have urgent symptoms, please call 000 or attend your nearest emergency department.
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