Patients can now access more of their pathology and diagnostic imaging reports through My Health Record. This means you may be able to view reports for blood tests, urine tests, X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRI scans and other investigations online or through a supported app.
Patients can now access more of their pathology and diagnostic imaging reports through My Health Record. This means you may be able to view reports for blood tests, urine tests, X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRI scans and other investigations online or through a supported app.
At Next Practice Deakin, your results are still reviewed by your doctor or clinician. After we have reviewed a result requested by our team, we will send you a text message letting you know what follow-up is needed.
My Health Record is Australia’s national digital health record system. It is a secure place where key health information can be stored and viewed by you and your healthcare providers.
Your record may include information such as:
Having this information in one place can help you and your healthcare team make more informed decisions, especially if you see different healthcare providers or need care in an emergency.
Being able to view your own results can help you feel more informed and involved in your care. It may help you keep track of recent tests, prepare questions for your next appointment and share information with other healthcare providers when needed.
It is important to remember that pathology and imaging reports can be technical. A result may be outside the usual range for many reasons, and this does not always mean something is wrong. Your GP or clinician is best placed to interpret your results in the context of your symptoms, history, medications and overall health.
From July 2026, most pathology and diagnostic imaging reports are required to be uploaded to My Health Record, except in some circumstances.
Most pathology reports, such as blood and urine test reports, are available to view once they are uploaded. Some reports may only become available after a 5-day delay.
For diagnostic imaging, some limb X-ray reports may be available once uploaded. Other imaging reports, such as CT, MRI, PET, mammogram and ultrasound reports, may become available after a 5-day delay.
In some situations, a report may not appear in My Health Record. This may happen if you have asked for it not to be uploaded, if there is a technical issue, if your details do not match, or if a healthcare provider has a concern about safety or wellbeing.
When we request pathology or imaging for you, the results are sent back to our clinical team for review.
After your doctor or clinician has reviewed the result, we will send you a text message advising what action is needed. This may include:
The text message is designed to guide your next step. It will not usually explain the result in detail. If you have questions, or if you would like to discuss what a result means for your health, please book an appointment with your GP.
If you are very unwell or have severe or urgent symptoms, please do not wait for a text message or routine appointment. Call 000 or attend the nearest emergency department.
You can access My Health Record through your myGov account, or through a supported mobile app.
To access through myGov:
You can also use the 1800MEDICARE app, formerly called the my health app. This app allows you to view key information from My Health Record, including pathology reports and other health information.
The Australian Digital Health Agency has created a short video showing how to view pathology and diagnostic imaging reports in digital health tools.
My Health Record generally contains the written imaging report prepared by the radiologist. It may not include the actual images from the scan. If another doctor needs to see the images themselves, they may need to access them through the imaging provider.
It is understandable to feel concerned if you see a result before speaking with your doctor. Some abnormal results are expected, minor or need to be interpreted alongside your clinical situation.
If your result concerns you, or if you are unsure what it means, please book an appointment. Our team can help explain the result and discuss whether any further action is needed.
Please book an appointment with your GP, or contact our reception team if you are unsure what type of appointment you need.
