Your baseline, in plain English.
Your doctor chooses the tests that fit your history and goals. These are the groups we usually look at, and what each marker tells us.
The sugar in your blood after an overnight fast.
A single snapshot of how your body handles sugar.Your average blood sugar over roughly three months.
Shows the trend, not just the day you were tested.How much insulin your body needs to manage sugar.
Can rise years before blood sugar does.A type of fat carried in the blood.
Often moves with diet, alcohol and weight.The cholesterol carried by different particles.
The standard starting point for heart risk.A count of the particles that can build up in artery walls.
Many doctors now see it as a sharper risk marker than LDL alone.A sensitive marker of low-grade inflammation.
Adds context to heart risk when read with everything else.An inherited cholesterol particle.
Mostly set by your genes. Worth knowing once.The signal your brain sends to your thyroid.
Thyroid changes can affect energy, weight and mood.Chosen by your doctor for your age and sex.
Interpreted alongside symptoms, never on their own.Made in your skin from sunlight.
Important for bone and muscle. Low levels are common in winter.A stress hormone, tested only where your history suggests it.
Timing of the test matters, so your doctor will guide you.Red cells, white cells and platelets.
Picks up anaemia, infection and other changes.How much iron you store and carry.
Low iron is a common, fixable cause of tiredness.Enzymes and proteins made by your liver.
Can reflect alcohol, weight and some medicines.How well your kidneys filter blood.
Guides safe prescribing and long-term health.Tests depend on your doctor's assessment of your history and goals. Not every test is right for everyone, and not every test is covered by Medicare.
Every result, in context
Results appear in your account as soon as they are reported, charted against your past tests and the reference range, with your doctor's note beside them.
- Each marker shown against its healthy range
- Trends across every test you've had
- Your plan, bookings and messages in one place
Hi Sam, your results are in.
Ten minutes at a collection centre.
Where do I go?
Any accredited pathology collection centre. There are thousands across Australia, in every state and territory.
Do I need to fast?
Some tests are best done fasting. Your request will say if you need to, and we'll remind you the day before.
What does it cost?
We bulk-bill Medicare-eligible tests where possible. Any out-of-pocket cost is shown before you collect, and charged as its own line item.
How long do results take?
Usually a few days. We'll let you know when they're in.
How often do I retest?
Your doctor sets the timing. Members have rechecks booked ahead so results are ready for each review.
Start with your baseline.
- Real doctors, plain English
- Bloods when they help
- Pause or cancel any time