09/01/2026
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A brief list of bloods you can ask from your gp!
The biggest question I’m always asked is what bloods should I get done.
Almost everyone will get my generic list then I’ll add on whatever else I think is suitable for their symptoms.
There are definately a lot of other additional tests to be considered, but they will usually be declined or not accepted by Medicare so we save these for another time.
Most GPs will have no issue doing the generic list- the are pretty basic bloods that can give us a really good starting point when looking at your health- even if this panel you done yearly for health optimisation.
Pending your age, health concern, medication etc you may want to add others to your generic list.
For hormones- please note timing is important.
Day 2/3 if waning to test FSH/LH otherwise a week before your period is due if wanting to test oestrogen and progesterone in your luteal phase.
If your gp isn’t on boarding with testing, you can always arrange your own blood tests (not covered under Medicare-meaning out of pocket expense) through sites such as imedical or iscreen.
Fasting is preferred for most tests- no longer than 14hrs, refrain from exercise 24hrs before and stop any supplements in the lead up especially if you are testing those levels (eg stop iron supp a few days before testing your iron levels).
