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Stay Hydrated This Winter

Chapped lips are the tip of the iceberg when it comes to fluid loss during colder weather. Though you may not notice fluid loss (like sweating in summer), staying hydrated through winter can be challenging as the environment poses an increased risk of dehydration due to: Respiratory fluid losses from dry, cold air Increased urine […]

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Influenza Vaccines Available – FREE until 31st August 2023

Be prepared for FLU season! FREE Flu Vaccinations available for all patients until 31st August 2023. Annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent influenza and its complications. It is recommended for all people aged 6 months and over. Vaccination against influenza this year is even more important. Over the COVID-19 period there has

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Timely PCR Swab Service

Available between 8:30am – 9am

 

  1. Short Telephone Consult with the patient – bulk billed if Medicare eligible. Private fees with no Medicare rebates apply if the patient has not seen us in the last 12 months.
  2. The doctor will request a respiratory panel for viruses and bacteria (where clinically appropriate).  For example, Influenza, Covid, RSV, mycoplasma, pertussis and so forth.  Not all possible infections are on this panel.  The doctor may decline the request if it is not appropriate and direct the patient accordingly.
  3. Normal fees will apply if more than swabbing is requested.  Clinical examination and other requests requires a normal consultation at another time.
  4. Patient arrives at the car park next to Building 10 before 11am.  Or takes the pathology request to another 4Cyte collection centre.
  5. Patient calls reception to notify of their arrival so the 4Cyte Pathology Collector can gown up and go the patient’s car to swab the patient.
  6. PCR swab gets sent to 4Cyte.  The processing times varies according to workflows.
  7. 4Cyte will SMS the patient with the Covid results.  Positive PCR test results for other respiratory viruses or bacteria are not named.  A negative PCR result doesn’t mean the patient is infection free.  These swabs narrow down the possibilities and guide appropriate treatments.
  8. An appropriate appointment needs to be made for results in person, via video or via phone.  Normal fees applies for these consult.  Normal fees applies if the doctor calls the patient for further clinical advice and management.