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Fasting blood glucose and lipid studies (cholesterol)

Fasting blood glucose and cholesterol (lipids)

Medically reviewed by Dr Aifric Boylan — FRACGP · AHPRA-registered · Last updated 12 Aug 2026

  • Diabetes and heart disease are common, particularly over the age of 45. Knowing your levels can help you act earlier.
  • The consultation is $42.99 and includes a free follow-up telehealth appointment to discuss your result, if needed.
  • You need a doctor’s referral for a valid pathology form and for a Medicare rebate on the laboratory test.
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$42.99 consultationFasting glucose and cholesterol referral

About glucose and cholesterol blood tests

Do you know what your fasting glucose is? What about your cholesterol? Diabetes and heart disease are common, serious health issues that affect a large percentage of the Australian population, particularly over the age of 45. Knowing your levels can allow you to take steps to improve your long-term health. Book a consultation today for $42.99, which includes a free follow-up telehealth appointment with a doctor to discuss your result, if needed.

In Australia, you need to speak to a doctor to obtain a valid pathology referral, and to qualify for a Medicare rebate for the cost of the test(s).

*With a valid pathology referral, issued following a doctor’s assessment, laboratories will not charge you for most common pathology tests. This applies to people with a Medicare/DVA card only. If you do not have a valid Medicare card, the lab will generally charge you a fee for processing the test. This fee will vary between different laboratories — you should clarify this with the individual lab before proceeding.

How it works

  1. Answer some online questions, then have a phone or video consultation with one of our doctors.
  2. Once approved by the doctor, download your pathology request from your Qoctor account.
  3. Print the form, take it to your local pathology collection centre, and have a blood test.
  4. When we receive your test results, they will immediately appear on your Qoctor account, so you can view them yourself.
  5. When the doctor checks your results, you will also get an SMS.
  6. Unlike many other telehealth providers, Qoctor offers a free appointment following your glucose or cholesterol pathology test, to discuss the results if required.
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Cholesterol and glucose guides

Read more about cholesterol, or see how pathology referrals work.

High cholesterolWhat raised cholesterol means and when it matters.High cholesterol factsA short guide to cholesterol and long-term heart health.
Clinical review & governance
Dr Aifric Boylan

Medically reviewed by Dr Aifric Boylan

MB BCH BAO · FRACGP · GP FOR 20+ YEARS

Co-founder, CEO & Medical Director of Qoctor — doctor-owned telehealth since 2016. Written by Dr Aifric Boylan.

✓ AHPRA reg. MED0001912983 — verify on the public registerLast updated: 12 Aug 2026

Every Qoctor pathology request is issued only after a real-time video or phone consultation with an AHPRA-registered Australian doctor — never from an automated online form. Requests are issued in line with the Medical Board of Australia’s telehealth guidelines.

Telehealth is not suitable in all medical situations — patients will be advised if an in-person assessment is needed. In an emergency, call 000.

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