Private blood tests are becoming one of the fastest-growing ways Australians check their health, hormones, performance, and wellbeing. With long wait times, referral restrictions, and limited access through GPs, more people are turning to self-request blood tests to get clarity quickly.
A private blood test allows you to order pathology testing yourself without needing a GP consultation or referral. The process is simple, fast, and confidential.
Yes. In Australia, private pathology providers like MediTests allow you to order your own blood test online, choose the biomarkers you want checked, and attend one of 1,300+ collection centres.
This is known as self-request pathology.
No GP referral needed
No gatekeeping
Choose exactly which tests you want
Fast results — usually 24–48 hours
Fully confidential
Full visibility of your biomarkers
Great for tracking hormones, energy, performance, weight management, fertility, or general health
Popular categories include:
Hormone panels (Testosterone, SHBG, Oestradiol, Cortisol, Thyroid)
Performance testing
General health panels
Create-your-own blood tests
Women’s health tests
Men’s health tests
Energy, fatigue, and stress tests
Metabolic health tests
Vitamin & mineral levels
Most private blood test results are sent within 24–48 hours depending on the biomarkers.
Yes. Your samples are processed by NATA-accredited pathology laboratories, the same labs used by hospitals and GPs.
Private blood testing is ideal for:
People who want answers fast
Those who can’t get the tests they need through a GP
Fitness enthusiasts tracking performance
Anyone monitoring hormones
Preventative health & longevity seekers
Individuals wanting full control over their health
MediTests offers:
Private blood tests
No referral needed
1,300+ collection centres
24–48 hour turnaround times
Over 100 biomarkers and panels
If you want fast, hassle-free testing, private blood tests are the simplest way to take control of your health
