Do I need an appointment?

Appointments are not required for most standard pathology tests.

You can attend any of our collection centres during their opening hours for routine blood tests and sample collections.

However, some specialised tests do require an appointment. These tests may:

  • take longer to perform
  • require specific preparation
  • need specialised staff
  • only be available at selected collection centres

To check whether your test requires an appointment, use our collection centre search tool and select your test from the “Any Test” drop-down menu.

This will show you which centres offer your test and whether an appointment is needed.

If your test requires an appointment, please contact the relevant collection centre directly to book a suitable time before attending.

If you’re unsure, you are welcome to call your nearest collection centre or refer to your doctor’s request form - special instructions are often included there.