Medicare Bulk Billing for All Eligible Patients Now Open 7 Days · Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm | Weekends 9am–2pm T17 & 18, 10 Hummingbird Dr, Botanic Ridge VIC 3977 P: (03) 5902 8223 info@botanicridgedoctors.com.au Walk-Ins *Accommodated Where Possible Onsite Allied Health
01 Chapter One · Pathology & Blood Tests

Onsite blood collection — no second appointment, no second carpark

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.

Service
Pathology & Blood Tests
Practice
Bulk billed
For eligible Medicare patients
Pathology collection — Botanic Ridge Doctors
Bulk Billed For all eligible Medicare patients
Open 7 Days Weekends & public holidays
Allied Health Onsite Eleven practitioners under one roof
Multilingual Team Care in your language
Botanic Ridge Doctors consultation room
02 About this service

Care for every Botanic Ridge family.

Bulk Billed · Open 7 Days

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.

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02 Collection Hours

When to drop in

Walk in during collection hours — no appointment required. Bring your pathology request from your GP and your Medicare card.

DayHours
Monday – Friday9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SundayClosed
Public HolidaysClosed
03 Tests Available

What we collect onsite

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.

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05 What to expect

How your appointment typically flows.

Pathology collection at Botanic Ridge Doctors is operated by Australian Clinical Labs (ACL) onsite. Most tests are completed in under 10 minutes.

i.

Bring your request form

Your GP provides a pathology request form. You can have collection at our onsite ACL desk or any pathology centre.

ii.

Walk in or pre-book

ACL accepts walk-ins during operating hours. Some tests (glucose tolerance, fasting tests, complex tests) require booking.

iii.

Collection

Most blood tests take less than 5 minutes. Urine, stool, swab and other sample types are collected as needed.

iv.

Results

Results are sent securely to your GP within 1–3 business days. Urgent tests are flagged and reviewed promptly.

06 Who we see

Care for specific concerns.

Pathology collection covers:

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07 Fees & Medicare

Transparent pricing & bulk billing.

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.

Need a quote? Please contact reception on (03) 5902 8223 for current fee schedules and rebate amounts.
08 Questions, answered

Common questions.

Do I need an appointment?
Walk-ins are welcome for routine tests during ACL operating hours. Fasting tests, glucose tolerance tests and complex tests should be pre-booked.
What are pathology hours?
Pathology operates Monday–Friday 9am–3pm and Saturday 9am–12pm. Closed on public holidays.
Do I need to fast?
Some tests require fasting (cholesterol, glucose). Your GP will tell you which. Generally fast for 10–12 hours before the test — water is fine.
How do I get my results?
Results are reviewed by your GP. Book a follow-up appointment for the explanation — most results are best discussed in context. Urgent results are flagged by your GP.

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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.

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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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