Practical guide
Blood test without a referral
At Bloodworks you can get a blood test without a referral from a GP. Below you read how that works and what to keep in mind.
How does it work?
You choose a test or build your own, pick a collection point and schedule your draw. After the blood draw you receive your result, interpreted by a doctor in understandable language. You do not need a referral letter and arrange everything online.
What should you keep in mind?
Testing without a referral is suitable for insight and prevention. It does not replace a medical assessment for symptoms: with alarm symptoms or persistent complaints your GP remains the first point of contact. Blood testing also has limits; a normal result does not rule everything out. That is why our doctor provides context with your result.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a GP referral?
No. At Bloodworks you can get tested without a referral. You arrange the test and appointment yourself online.
Does my GP receive the result?
You receive your result with doctor interpretation. You decide whether and with whom to share it; for abnormal values we advise contacting your GP.
Is a blood test without a referral safe?
Yes. The tests are performed in certified laboratories and your result is interpreted by a doctor. For significantly abnormal values we proactively make contact.
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