For many clients, travelling to a pathology clinic for blood tests or specimen collection is difficult, painful, or simply not possible. Wattletree Health Group provides registered nurse pathology collection at home across Greater Melbourne, bringing clinical-quality pathology services directly to you.
Our experienced Division 1 registered nurses perform blood draws and specimen collection in the comfort of your home, with samples transported to the appropriate pathology laboratory for processing. Results are sent to your treating doctor in the usual way — no clinic visit required, no waitlists.
What is Pathology Collection at Home?
Pathology collection at home means a registered nurse visits you at your home to collect the blood or specimen samples ordered by your doctor. The nurse brings all necessary equipment, performs the collection, labels and documents the samples, and arranges transport to the pathology laboratory. Results are returned to your requesting doctor through the standard pathology reporting process.
This service is identical in clinical quality to a pathology clinic visit — just delivered at home, on your schedule.
What Pathology Collection at Home Includes
- Venepuncture and blood collection for all standard pathology tests
- Urine specimen collection and documentation
- Wound swabs and other clinical specimens
- INR and point-of-care testing where applicable
- Sample labelling, documentation, and transport coordination
- Liaison with your GP or specialist regarding the request and results
Who Pathology Collection at Home is For
Home pathology collection is ideal for clients who find it difficult or impractical to attend a pathology clinic, including:
- Elderly clients with limited mobility or frailty
- Clients recovering from surgery or acute illness
- NDIS participants requiring regular pathology monitoring
- Palliative care clients
- Clients with complex venous access needs or difficult veins
- Clients in the community without reliable transport
- Anyone who prefers the convenience and comfort of home collection
Funding Options
Home pathology collection can be funded through:
- Private (self-funded) — available immediately upon receipt of a pathology request form
- NDIS — we are registered NDIS providers and can bill your plan directly
- My Aged Care / Support At Home — can be included as part of your nursing visit billed to your package
- TAC and WorkSafe — where applicable to your circumstances
Why Choose Wattletree Health Group for Home Pathology Collection?
- AHPRA-registered Division 1 nurses — trained and experienced in venepuncture and specimen collection
- No clinic visit required — we come to you
- Convenient scheduling — book at a time that suits you
- No waitlists
- Can be combined with other nursing services — pathology collection can be included in a broader nursing visit
- Melbourne-wide service — experienced nurses across all of Greater Melbourne
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a pathology request form?
Yes — a pathology request form from your GP or specialist is required before our nurse can collect samples. If you do not yet have a request form, contact your doctor to arrange one. Our nurses can assist you in obtaining the correct form if needed.
Where does the blood go after collection?
Collected samples are labelled and transported to the appropriate pathology laboratory as specified on your request form. Results are returned directly to your requesting doctor through standard pathology reporting. Your doctor will contact you with results in the usual way.
Can pathology collection be combined with other nursing services?
Yes — pathology collection can be included as part of a broader nursing visit. For example, if you are already receiving wound care or medication management from our nurses, pathology collection can be added to the same visit.
What areas of Melbourne do you cover?
Wattletree Health Group provides home pathology collection across all of Greater Melbourne and many surrounding areas. Contact us to confirm availability for your location.
Book Pathology Collection at Home Today
Wattletree Health Group provides registered nurse pathology collection at home across Melbourne — convenient, clinical, and no waitlists.
Call us on 03 9140 0944 or contact us online to arrange home pathology collection.
Service Areas
Wattletree Health Group provides this service across Greater Melbourne. Click your council area to learn more:
- Banyule
- Bayside
- Boroondara
- Brimbank
- Cardinia
- Casey
- Darebin
- Frankston
- Glen Eira
- Greater Dandenong
- Hobsons Bay
- Hume
- Kingston
- Knox
- Manningham
- Maroondah
- Maribyrnong
- Melbourne
- Melton
- Merri-Bek
- Monash
- Moonee Valley
- Mornington Peninsula
- Nillumbik
- Port Phillip
- Stonnington
- Whitehorse
- Whittlesea
- Wyndham
- Yarra
- Yarra Ranges
Your area not listed? Contact us — we cover all of Greater Melbourne and surrounds.
