General Practitioner
Dr Md Asif Anwar
MBBS, FRACGP, MPHSpeaks English, Bengali- Chronic disease (diabetes, heart, kidney and thyroid)
- Women’s health
Dr Harindri Pathiraja talking a patient through their results
Test results and follow-up appointments in Delacombe, Ballarat.
When your results come back, your GP explains what they mean and what happens next, in person or by telehealth when suitable.
Prefer to talk? Call (03) 9948 9176
From test to plan.
Tap a step, or let it play through.
Step 1 of 6
Test
Collected
Blood tests are collected onsite on weekdays, and imaging is done at a radiology provider.
What happens
- Onsite pathology weekdays
- Imaging at a radiology provider
- Specialist tests
- Keep your request forms
Step 2 of 6
Wait
Processing
Results take time to come back to your GP.
What happens
- Most blood tests take a few days
- Some tests take longer
- Imaging reports sent to your GP
- Your GP reviews results
Step 3 of 6
Book
Results appointment
Book a follow-up, ideally when your test is ordered.
What happens
- Book when the test is ordered
- In person or telehealth
- Choose the GP who ordered the test
- Call if unsure
Step 4 of 6
Explain
What it means
Your GP explains your results in plain language.
Step 5 of 6
Plan
Next steps
Together you agree on what happens next.
Step 6 of 6
Track
Over time
Regular tests help track your health over time.
Results we follow up.
Results and reports your GP can explain. 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 your results appointment online, ideally when your test is ordered.
Book with the GP who ordered your test.
Seeing the GP who ordered your test, where possible, keeps your care consistent.
General Practitioner
Dr Devika Kumari Mabula Arachchige
MBBS, FRACGPSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Chronic disease (diabetes, blood pressure)
- Women’s health
General Practitioner
Dr Mina Ghorbanpour Landy
MDSpeaks English, Persian- Women’s health and cervical screening
- Chronic disease management
GP Registrar
Dr Saly Ahmed
MBBS, Master of Critical Care MedicineSpeaks English, Arabic- Chronic disease management
- Women’s health
General Practitioner
Dr Chanaka (Chan) Amugoda
MBBS, FRACGP, DRANZCOGSpeaks English- Chronic disease (diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, asthma)
- Women’s health
GP Registrar
Dr Khushpinder Kaur
MBBSSpeaks English, Hindi, Punjabi- Women’s health
- Chronic disease management
GP Registrar
Dr Maryam Imran
MBBSSpeaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi- Women’s and children’s health
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes management
GP Registrar
Dr Harindri Pathiraja
MBBS, AMCSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Women’s health
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes management
General Practitioner
Dr Mukhtar Ali
MBBS (Hons), DCH, FRACGPSpeaks English, Urdu, Arabic- Diabetes
- Chronic disease management
Getting your results.
A few tips:
- 1Book ahead
Book a follow-up when your test is ordered.
- 2Ask how you’ll hear
Your GP will explain how results are followed up.
- 3Bring questions
Write down anything you’d like to ask.
- 4Call if unsure
Call reception if you haven’t heard back.
If you’ve had a test and haven’t heard back when expected, please call reception rather than assuming everything is fine.
Results questions.
Common questions from our patients. For anything else, our reception team is happy to help.
Book online Health JournalHow to prepare for your GP appointmentYour GP will explain how results are followed up. Booking a results appointment is often the clearest way.
Results are usually discussed in a consultation, in person or by telehealth, so your GP can explain them properly.
Most blood tests take a few days. Some tests take longer.
Eligible GP services are bulk billed with a valid Medicare card.
Please call reception rather than assuming everything is fine.
Book a results 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.