Different Pathology providers operate differently so whether or not you are charged for Pathology depends purely on where you go to get tested. The best way to avoid getting charged is to make sure you sign and date the Medicare Assignment before you go, which means you’re asking to be bulk-billed and pass the charges along to Medicare. If you don’t know what/where the Medicare Assignment is then head to The Process, Step Three, which has a picture of your pathology referral with the Medicare Assignment sections outlined in red.
If you aren’t familiar with your nearest Pathology Centre’s procedures we also recommend calling them beforehand and asking if they bulk bill.
If you have any further questions regarding the Pathology side of things you’re welcome to contact us and we’ll do our best to help.