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Cardiac Testing Services for Patients  

At Clinical Labs Western Australia, we provide a comprehensive range of cardiac testing services to support doctors in investigating and managing patients’ cardiac health. Our services include myPatch multi-day Holter monitoring, 5-Lead Holter monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, blood tests such as cholesterol and BNP and our dedicated Warfarin Dosing Program.  

See below for a summary of the key cardiac testing services available at Clinical Labs Western Australia.

myPatch Multi-Day Holter Monitoring
Attached in under 30 seconds, the lightweight, showerproof myPatch Holter monitor provides you with the freedom to continue your daily routine during the testing period. With no battery recharging or patch changes required, myPatch is both easy and comfortable to use.
Why choose a myPatch Holter monitor? 
Showerproof and durable 
No wires, improved comfort 
Lightweight and long-lasting 
How do I use the myPatch Holter? 
Test preparation: 
- Shower or bathe to ensure body is clear of oils. 
- Do not use powder or body lotions on your chest. 
- Wear a loose-fitting top that can be easily removed from the waist up. 
- Allow approximately 10 minutes for the monitor to be fitted. 
Once fitted, myPatch continuously records your heart to detect arrhythmias.
1. Continue your daily activities as normal. 
2. When symptoms occur, double tap the device and update diary.  
3. Once the test is over, simply return the device to the collection centre. 
4. Your heart data is sent for analysis, and a report is returned to your doctor. 
myPatch Holter Monitor Test Information
Test Instructions:
After receiving a pathology request for a myPatch Holter monitor from your doctor, please book and pay for your test online by visiting: pay.clinicallabs.com.au/mypatch.
Test Cost:
As of 1st July 2024, Medicare-eligible patients may claim a Medicare rebate of $162.25. Cost for myPatch Holter monitoring:
Turnaround Time:
Your results will be sent to your referring doctor approximately 5 business days after you return the device to the Clinical Labs collection centre.
Additional Resources:
Patient myPatch Holter Monitor Brochure
Patient myPatch Holter Monitor Instruction Sheet
5-Lead Holter Monitoring      
A Holter monitor is a portable medical device that records your cardiac activity for 24 hours as you go about your daily routine. Holter monitors are lightweight, worn with a waistband or in a pouch around your neck, and are particularly useful in identifying cardiac arrhythmias that may be short-lived or asymptomatic, allowing them to be matched with symptoms. 
Holter Monitor Testing Information
Testing Instructions:
Discuss Holter monitoring with your referring doctor.
5-Lead Holter monitors are available at select Clinical Labs collection centres. To find the nearest collection centre offering Holter monitoring, visit our Locations page and select ‘Holter’ from the drop-down menu.
Once you have a request form from your doctor, you will need to call 1300 134 111, then select menu option 2 followed by option 3, to book a time for collection and fitting of the device. You can also email cardiacservices.wa@clinicallabs.com.au and attach your completed referral form to initiate the appointment booking process.
Test Cost:
In Western Australia, Medicare cardholders are bulk-billed for the first 24 hours. For each additional 24 hours, there is an out-of-pocket cost of $185.50.
Turnaround Time:
Your referring doctor will receive your Holter monitor report within 3 business days after the return of the device to the Clinical Labs collection centre.
Additional Resources:   
Holter Monitor Patient Instructions
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring     
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) is recognised as a gold standard test for blood pressure assessment. The National Heart Foundation of Australia, in its summary of recommendations, states that “APBM be offered to patients with a blood pressure ≥ 140/90 in order to confirm the blood pressure level.”  

ABPM provides blood pressure measurement over a period of 24 hours. The automatic cuff inflates every 30 minutes during the day and every 1 hour overnight. At the end of your test, the results are interpreted by an expert cardiologist, and a comprehensive report is sent to your referring doctor.   
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor Testing Information
Testing Instructions:
Discuss Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring with your referring doctor.
ABPMs are available at select Clinical Labs collection centres. To find the collection centre nearest you offering ABPM, visit our Locations page and select ‘BP Monitor’ from the drop-down menu.
Once you have a request form from your doctor, you will need to call 1300 134 111, then select menu option 2 followed by option 3, to book a time for collection and fitting of the device. You can also email cardiacservices.wa@clinicallabs.com.au and attach your completed referral form to initiate the appointment booking process.
Test Cost:
In Western Australia, Medicare cardholders are bulk-billed for 24-hour ABPM. For non-Medicare patients, the cost of the test is $150.
Turnaround Time:
Your referring doctor will receive your ABPM report 3 business days after the return of the device to the Clinical Labs collection centre.
Additional Resources:   
BP Monitor Patient Instructions
Biochemical Cardiac Testing (Blood Tests) 
Along with cardiac testing services such as Holter monitoring and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, Clinical Labs also offers a wide range of biochemical cardiac tests (blood tests). These tests are useful in the assessment and treatment of heart disease and are ordered by doctors based on your symptoms. Examples include:  
B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP): for heart failure  
Troponin: for chest pain 
Liver function tests: for hypertension (high blood pressure) 
Calcium: for palpitations  
Cholesterol: for atherosclerosis (a condition where plaque builds up inside your arteries, causing them to harden and narrow, which can restrict blood flow)
Cardiac Blood Test Information
Testing Instructions:
Once you have a request form from your doctor, you can visit any Clinical Labs collection centre for your blood test.
Test Cost:
Most blood tests are bulk-billed, subject to Medicare eligibility criteria.