General Practitioner
Dr Md Asif Anwar
MBBS, FRACGP, MPHSpeaks English, Bengali- Chronic disease (diabetes, heart, kidney and thyroid)
Dr Khushpinder Kaur with a patient before blood tests
Onsite pathology and blood tests in Delacombe, Ballarat.
Clinical Labs collects blood tests and other samples onsite at Delacombe Medical Centre, Monday to Friday, so you can often have your tests done straight after seeing your GP.
Prefer to talk? Call (03) 9948 9176
How onsite pathology works.
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Step 1 of 6
See your GP
Request form
Your GP decides which tests you need and gives you a request form.
What happens
- Tests explained
- Electronic or paper request
- Fasting instructions if needed
- Results plan agreed
Step 2 of 6
Prepare
If needed
Some tests need fasting or a particular time of day. Your GP will tell you.
What happens
- Fasting only if asked
- Drink water
- Bring your request form
- Bring your Medicare card
Step 3 of 6
Visit
Onsite collection
Visit Clinical Labs in the building, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
What happens
- No extra trip
- Weekdays 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Often straight after your GP visit
- Children welcome
Step 4 of 6
Collect
Quick and simple
The collector takes your sample, usually in a few minutes.
What happens
- Blood sample from the arm
- Urine or swab samples
- Tell them if you feel faint
- Small dressing afterwards
Step 5 of 6
Results
Sent to your GP
Results are sent to your GP, who follows them up with you.
What happens
- Results sent electronically
- Follow-up as agreed with your GP
- Call if you haven’t heard back
- Book a results appointment
Step 6 of 6
Track
Ongoing care
Regular tests help track long-term conditions.
What happens
- Diabetes and cholesterol checks
- Kidney and liver function
- Medicine monitoring
- Pregnancy tests
Tests you can have onsite.
Common pathology collected by Clinical Labs at Delacombe Medical Centre. Choose a service to see what’s involved, how long to book, any costs and which GPs have an interest in it.
Ready to book?
Book a GP appointment online to get your request form, then visit Clinical Labs in the building on weekdays.
GPs who can request tests.
Any of our GPs can request pathology. These GPs have interests in chronic disease and regular monitoring.
General Practitioner
Dr Chanaka (Chan) Amugoda
MBBS, FRACGP, DRANZCOGSpeaks English- Chronic disease (diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, asthma)
General Practitioner
Dr Devika Kumari Mabula Arachchige
MBBS, FRACGPSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Chronic disease (diabetes, blood pressure)
General Practitioner
Dr Mina Ghorbanpour Landy
MDSpeaks English, Persian- Chronic disease management
- Sexual health and contraception
GP Registrar
Dr Maryam Imran
MBBSSpeaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes management
GP Registrar
Dr Saly Ahmed
MBBS, Master of Critical Care MedicineSpeaks English, Arabic- Chronic disease management
General Practitioner
Dr Mukhtar Ali
MBBS (Hons), DCH, FRACGPSpeaks English, Urdu, Arabic- Diabetes
- Chronic disease management
GP Registrar
Dr Khushpinder Kaur
MBBSSpeaks English, Hindi, Punjabi- Chronic disease management
GP Registrar
Dr Harindri Pathiraja
MBBS, AMCSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes management
GP Registrar
Dr Raji Durairaja
MBBSSpeaks English, Tamil- Emergency and acute care
- Women’s health
Before your tests.
A few tips:
- 1Bring your request form
Or have your electronic request ready on your phone.
- 2Bring your Medicare card
So the laboratory can bill correctly.
- 3Fast only if asked
Your GP will tell you if fasting is needed.
- 4Drink water
Being well hydrated can make blood collection easier.
Clinical Labs collection hours at Delacombe Medical Centre are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Pathology questions.
Common questions from our patients. For anything else, our reception team is happy to help.
Book onlineCollection is available onsite during Clinical Labs hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. You’ll need a request form from your GP.
Pathology is billed by the laboratory. Many tests are bulk billed for eligible patients, but some may attract a fee.
Only if your GP tells you to.
Results are sent to your GP, who will follow up as agreed. Call reception if you haven’t heard back when expected.
Yes, children can have tests collected onsite.
Book a GP appointment in Delacombe.
Open seven days at Pad 1, Delacombe Town Centre. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
General information only. Your GP will advise what is right for you. In an emergency, call 000.