Preparing for Your Test

If you are having a pathology test, there are a few simple things you can do to help get the most accurate results.

Below are some common tests, with links to easy-to-follow information and helpful tips to make your visit as smooth as possible.

*Some tests need longer collection time. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before lunch and evening closing times.


Make a booking for your test or find your nearest collection centre here.  

 Pathology Test

 Download Instructions to Prepare for Your Test

 24 Hour Urine Collection
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 After Your Pathology Test
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 Clean Catch & Paediatric Urine Bag
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 Faecal & Faecal Occult Blood
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 Fasting Before a Blood Test
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 Fasting Metabolic Bone Study
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 Genital Swab for GBS
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 Glucose Tolerance (GTT)
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 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
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 Helicobacter
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 Mid-stream Urine Collection
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 Salivary Cortisol Sample
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 Self-collection Guide: Low Vaginal Swab
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 Self-collection Guide: Penile Swab
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 Self-collection Guide: Rectal Swab
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 Semen Testing
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 Skin and Nail
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 Sputum Sample
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 Urine Cytology Sample
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 Urine TB & AFB Sample
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Last Updated: 10/06/2026