Frequently asked questions about Pathology Referrals
Yes, you can receive a pathology referral through a telehealth consultation with one of our qualified doctors. The referral will be sent directly to your phone after the consultation.
You will typically receive your referral within minutes of your telehealth consultation, directly to your phone or email.
For most standard tests, no appointment is necessary. However, it's always a good idea to check with the pathology centre in advance.
Yes, your referral is valid at any pathology centre operated by the same company, giving you the flexibility to choose a location that's convenient for you.
You'll need to bring your pathology request form, a valid Medicare card, and any contact details for doctors or specialists who should receive your results.
Once your pathology results are ready, they will be sent to the GP that wrote the referral for you and stored in your Our Sage medical record. Our Sage will notify you via SMS and within the app that your results are available. You will need to book a follow up telehealth consultation to discuss the results with a GP.
If you requested the Our Sage GP share the results with your regular GP or another healthcare provider, you can visit your regular GP for your results. Alternatively, you can request that your regular GP contact the pathology laboratory directly to obtain the results.