Is there pathology in Point Cook?

Yes — Juniper Avenue Medical Centre has on-site Dorevitch Pathology at 2 Juniper Avenue, Point Cook. Walk in any time during opening hours with your GP request form. No separate appointment needed.

Do I need an appointment for blood tests?

No — pathology collection at Juniper is walk-in only. Bring your GP request form (paper or electronic). Most blood tests take less than 5 minutes.

Are pathology tests bulk billed?

Most standard pathology tests requested by your GP are bulk billed under Medicare. Some specialised tests (genetic, occupational health) attract a fee discussed with you in advance.

How do I get my pathology results?

Results are returned to your referring GP within 1-3 days. Your GP will contact you for any actionable results, or you can book a follow-up appointment to discuss them.

What hours is on-site pathology open?

Dorevitch Pathology operates during clinic opening hours, 7 days a week. We recommend coming before 11am for fasting tests.

Pathology Point Cook — On-site Dorevitch Pathology

On-site pathology in Point Cook. Juniper Avenue Medical Centre operates an in-clinic Dorevitch Pathology collection room — bulk-billed blood tests, walk-in service with no separate appointment, and most results back to your GP within 1-3 days. Located at 2 Juniper Avenue, Point Cook, open 7 days a week.

What’s available on-site

Routine blood tests — full blood count, electrolytes, liver and kidney function
Lipid panel & cholesterol
Thyroid function tests
Diabetes screening — HbA1c, glucose tolerance, insulin
Hormones — testosterone, oestrogen, progesterone, prolactin
Vitamin D & B12 — bulk billed under MBS criteria
Iron studies
Cardiac markers — troponin, BNP
Pregnancy tests & antenatal screening
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening
Urine and stool samples
COVID-19 PCR & antibody testing
Fasting and non-fasting tests

How it works

See your Juniper GP — they generate a pathology request form (paper or electronic)
Walk straight to our on-site Dorevitch Pathology — no appointment needed
Hand over your form and Medicare card; collection takes 5-10 minutes
Results return to your GP electronically within 1-3 days for routine, same day for urgent
Your GP contacts you for follow-up — or book an appointment to review

Fasting tests — what to know

For tests that require fasting (lipid panel, glucose tolerance, fasting insulin), arrive between 8am and 11am, having had nothing to eat or drink except water for 10-12 hours. Coffee, tea, juice, milk and alcohol all break the fast.

Pathology FAQ

Can I bring an external GP’s request form?

Yes — Dorevitch Pathology accepts request forms from any GP or specialist. Walk in any time during opening hours.

Is there a fee for collection?

No fee for the collection itself when the tests are bulk billed. Some specialised tests attract a private fee — Dorevitch will tell you upfront if any apply to your form.

How long do results take?

Routine results: 1-3 days. Urgent same-day where clinically required. Histology and specialised genetic tests can take 1-2 weeks.

Can children get pathology done here?

Yes — paediatric pathology including infant blood tests is available on-site. Bring your child’s request form and Medicare card.