At North Dandenong Clinic, pathology services are available to provide you with important information for maintaining your own personal health and well-being. Whether it’s for a blood test, a urine test or specialised pathology services, the doctors and nursing staff are here to meet your health needs with professionalism and care.
Melbourne Pathology is located next door at 1403 Heatherton Road, North Dandenong. No prior booking is necessary for this service.
Opening times are as follows:
- Monday to Friday
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
- Saturday
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Sunday – CLOSED
For more information, please visit their website.
In order to have a urine or blood test from Melbourne Pathology, you will need to book an appointment with the doctors at North Dandenong Clinic to get a referral form.
Understanding Pathology Services
Pathology is the study of body fluids and tissues to diagnose various health issues, from everyday infections to long-term, chronic diseases.
At North Dandenong Clinic, Melbourne Pathology offers testing and analysis to keep you informed about your health status.
Most common tests conducted are blood and urine tests. Certain tests might require fasting; doctors at North Dandenong Clinic will let you know if this applies to you.
Blood Tests: What these Tests can Detect and what to Expect
Regular blood tests are key to maintaining your health. They can detect conditions like high cholesterol, diabetes, and infections.
A blood test involves extracting blood from a vein in your arm. The team at Melbourne Pathology are highly skilled and experienced with this procedure. They will ensure there is accurate specimen collection, which is then analysed in one of their laboratories.
Look after your arm after the blood test, and avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for 24 hours to prevent bruising or bleeding.
Urine Tests: What the Tests can detect
You might be asked to provide a urine, sputum, or stool sample. These tests detect various bacteria, viruses and parasites very efficiently.
Sputum tests are used to identify infections in your lungs or respiratory tract. Stool tests can detect bowel cancer and gastrointestinal infections.
If you have health concerns, book an appointment at North Dandenong Clinic. The doctors will determine if you should have a urine or blood test.
Preparing for Your Pathology Test
Bring a pathology request form signed by one of the doctors and your Medicare card. If you have any Health Care Cards or Veteran’s Affairs health cards, bring them as well to ensure correct billing.
If you have health concerns, book an appointment at North Dandenong Clinic. The doctors will determine if you should have a urine or blood test.
Importance of Pathology Services
Pathology services play a crucial role in thorough healthcare by identifying and addressing numerous health conditions. Early detection facilitates timely intervention and leads to better treatment outcomes.
The team of nurses and doctors at North Dandenong Clinic are ready to assist you with your health care needs. Call the clinic on (03) 9793 5395 to book an appointment.
Please visit the Melbourne Pathology website for further information.
