Are blood tests free in Australia with Medicare?

Most standard blood tests in Australia are bulk-billed by Medicare (free to the patient) when ordered by a GP and considered clinically necessary. This includes full blood count, kidney function, liver function, cholesterol, thyroid (TSH), HbA1c, and vitamin D where indicated. Self-referred private tests and non-standard panels are paid out-of-pocket.

Can I get a blood test in Australia without a GP referral?

Yes. Direct-to-consumer test services (Everlab, i-screen, iMedical) sell tests without a GP referral. Collection at Australian Clinical Labs, Healius, Sonic Healthcare centres usually requires a doctor's referral for Medicare bulk-billing; some of their brands also run a self-request service.

How much does an AMH (egg reserve) test cost in Australia?

i-screen prints A$125 for "Anti-Mullerian (AMH) Test"; iMedical prints A$102 add-on for "Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH)", an add-on price within a build-your-own order (read 5 October 2026). That is 2 operators, below the 4 needed for a range, so none is stated. AMH is not always covered by Medicare unless you meet specific clinical criteria, such as investigating infertility. Fertility clinics may include it in their initial workup.

Private Blood Test Prices Australia 2026

5 of the 20 Australian blood-test brands checked (5 of 6 operators) print a private-pay price for a named test that could be read. Each figure is listed with the provider’s own label and a link to the page it was read from on 5 October 2026. Many tests are Medicare bulk-billed with a GP referral. All amounts in AUD.

How much do private blood tests cost in Australia in 2026?

Many standard blood tests are bulk-billed (free) in Australia when ordered by a GP under Medicare. For private (self-requested) tests, 5 of the 20 Australian blood-test brands checked (5 of 6 operators) print a private-pay price for a named test that could be read; each figure is listed below with its source, read 5 October 2026. No named test is priced by 4 separate operators, so no range is stated; each figure is listed with its provider and source. The pathology networks in this directory are Australian Clinical Labs, Healius, Sonic Healthcare, each trading under several brand names; direct-to-consumer services include Everlab, i-screen, iMedical.

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According to TreatCompare's read of Australian blood-test providers' own pages on 5 October 2026, 5 of the 20 Australian blood-test brands checked (5 of 6 operators) print a private-pay price for a named test that could be read. No named test is priced by 4 separate operators, so no range is stated; each figure is listed with its provider and source. Many GP-ordered standard pathology tests are bulk-billed through Medicare.

According to TreatCompare's directory of 20 Australian blood-test brands from 6 operators, patients can choose between direct-to-consumer test services and pathology networks' collection centres; several brand names often share one parent company.

According to TreatCompare analysis, private blood testing is most useful when a patient wants a specific marker, faster access without waiting for a GP appointment, or repeat biomarker tracking over time.

Sources: each provider's own pages, read 5 October 2026; Medicare Benefits Schedule.

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Quick answer

Updated May 2026

Many standard blood tests in Australia are bulk-billed when ordered by a GP. Private self-referred blood tests are usually used for faster access, specific panels or repeat biomarker tracking.

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Some standard blood tests may be funded when ordered by a GP.
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How this page is sourced

Updated May 2026

Sources

Published pathology provider information
Clinic and home test provider pages
Medicare public information
TreatCompare compiled pricing dataset

Methodology: We compare published private testing routes, panel descriptions and provider information where available. Prices and marker inclusions can change, and Medicare funding depends on clinical need and referral route.

Caveat: This page is for cost comparison and planning. It is not medical advice.

Cost FAQs

How much do private blood tests cost in Australia?

Private blood test costs depend on the panel, provider and collection route. Single markers are usually lower-cost than broad health, hormone or fertility panels.

Are blood tests free with Medicare?

Many standard blood tests can be Medicare-funded when ordered by a GP for a clinical reason. Self-referred private tests usually cost more because they sit outside that route.

Are home blood test kits lower-cost?

Sometimes, but compare what is included. A home kit may have fewer markers or may not include clinical interpretation.

Do I need a GP referral for blood tests?

A GP referral is often needed for Medicare-funded pathology. Private self-referred tests may not require one, but you usually pay the private price.

Healthcare data note

Sources, review and limits

Updated 5 October 2026

Main sources

Each blood-test provider’s own price and billing pages
Pathology networks’ own brand lists (who owns which brand)
Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) public information

Methodology: Private-pay prices are read from each provider's own pages and matched to a named test by exact product title. A range is built only where at least 4 separate operators publish a complete price for the same test; add-on prices and prices with a fee or footnote attached are shown as printed and never combined. A Medicare rebate is never shown as a price.

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Medicare note: Many standard blood tests are bulk-billed (free) in Australia when ordered by a GP. Private tests are for self-referred or additional markers not covered by Medicare.

Published private-pay prices, by named test

Each row is one named test, matched by the exact product title each provider prints, read 5 October 2026. No named test is priced by 4 separate operators, so no range is stated; each figure is listed with its provider and source. Add-on prices and prices with a fee or footnote attached are shown as printed and never combined. Providers are listed alphabetically, not by price.

Test	Published figures (alphabetical by brand)
Full blood count (FBC)	i-screen: A$39 for “Full Blood Count Test” source iMedical: A$22 add-on for “Full Blood Count (FBC/CBC)” source (conditions apply, see brand page)
HbA1c	i-screen: A$39 for “Diabetes HbA1c Test” source iMedical: A$20 add-on for “hbA1C” source (conditions apply, see brand page)
Iron studies	i-screen: A$59 for “Iron Studies Test” source iMedical: A$36 add-on for “Iron studies” source (conditions apply, see brand page)
Ferritin (on its own)	iMedical: A$21 add-on for “Ferritin” source (conditions apply, see brand page)
Vitamin B12	i-screen: A$65 for “Vitamin B12 Test” source iMedical: A$27 add-on for “Vitamin B12” source (conditions apply, see brand page)
Vitamin D	i-screen: A$55 for “Vitamin D Test” source
Homocysteine	i-screen: A$49 for “Homocysteine Blood Test” source iMedical: A$27 add-on for “Homocysteine” source (conditions apply, see brand page)
Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH)	i-screen: A$125 for “Anti-Mullerian (AMH) Test” source iMedical: A$102 add-on for “Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH)” source (conditions apply, see brand page)
PSA (total)	i-screen: A$49 for “PSA Blood Test” source iMedical: A$25 add-on for “PSA” source (conditions apply, see brand page)
Testosterone: total, free and SHBG	i-screen: A$69 for “Testosterone Test” source iMedical: A$49 add-on for “Testosterone Total + Free + SHBG” source (conditions apply, see brand page)
Thyroid function: TSH, free T4 and free T3	i-screen: A$69 for “Thyroid Function Test” source
TSH (on its own)	iMedical: A$27 add-on for “TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)” source (conditions apply, see brand page)
Blood group	i-screen: A$35 for “Blood Type Test” source iMedical: A$14 add-on for “Blood group” source (conditions apply, see brand page) QML Pathology: A$100 for “Blood Group” source (conditions apply, see brand page)
Hepatitis A immune status	QML Pathology: A$100 for “Hep A Immune Status” source (conditions apply, see brand page)
Hepatitis B immune status	QML Pathology: A$100 for “Hep B Immune Status” source (conditions apply, see brand page)
Varicella (chickenpox) immune status	QML Pathology: A$100 for “Varicella Immune Status” source (conditions apply, see brand page)
Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immune status	QML Pathology: A$100 for “MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)” source (conditions apply, see brand page)
QuantiFERON TB Gold	QML Pathology: A$100 for “Quantiferon Gold TB” source (conditions apply, see brand page)
Carbohydrate deficient transferrin (CDT)	QML Pathology: A$130 for “Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT)” source (conditions apply, see brand page)
Expanded carrier screening	Clinpath Pathology: A$685 for “Expanded Carrier Screening (ECS)” source (conditions apply, see brand page)
Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)	Clinpath Pathology: A$500 for “NIPT” source
Fetal rhesus screening	Clinpath Pathology: A$50 for “Fetal Rhesus Screening (FRS)” source
Everlab Advanced Blood Testing (Everlab’s own panel)	Everlab: A$499 for “Advanced Blood Testing” source (conditions apply, see brand page)

Panels with no published price tracked

Panels differ in what they contain, so a panel is never priced from its parts. None of these has a reader behind it yet, so no figure is given.

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