Our Services at North Lakes

Cardiac Testing

• Echocardiography — ultrasound assessment of heart structure, valves, and pumping function
• Exercise stress echocardiography — assessment of cardiac function during and after treadmill exercise
• Holter monitoring — continuous 24-hour heart rhythm recording for palpitations, irregular heartbeat, and syncope
• 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring — comprehensive blood pressure profiling across day and night
• Electrocardiography (ECG) — resting heart rhythm assessment

Respiratory Testing

• Lung function testing (spirometry) — airflow and lung capacity assessment for asthma, COPD, and respiratory symptoms

Sleep Studies

• Home sleep studies — ambulatory polysomnography for suspected obstructive sleep apnoea

Why North Lakes?

For patients across the Moreton Bay region, accessing diagnostic testing has traditionally meant travelling south to Brisbane. SmartCare Diagnostics North Lakes provides a local alternative with the same testing capabilities, the same reporting standards, and the same bulk billing access.

• All referrals accepted — from any GP or specialist
• Bulk billed for eligible Medicare cardholders
• Appointments typically available within one week
• Reports returned within 24 to 48 hours
• Urgent findings communicated directly to your referring doctor
• Comprehensive cardiac, respiratory, and sleep testing at one location
• Convenient for the entire Moreton Bay corridor

When Your GP Refers You for Cardiac Testing

Your GP may refer you for cardiac testing at North Lakes for a range of clinical reasons, including:

• Palpitations or irregular heartbeat — Holter monitoring captures rhythm disturbances over 24 hours that a brief ECG may miss
• Chest pain or discomfort — echocardiography assesses heart structure, and stress echo evaluates function during exercise
• Shortness of breath — echocardiography and lung function testing can differentiate cardiac from respiratory causes
• High blood pressure concerns — 24-hour monitoring identifies true blood pressure patterns including white coat and masked hypertension
• Heart murmur detected on examination — echocardiography provides detailed valve assessment
• Known cardiac condition requiring monitoring — regular echocardiography tracks changes in heart function over time
• Pre-surgical cardiac clearance — stress echo and ECG assess cardiac fitness before planned surgery
• Snoring, apnoea, and daytime tiredness — home sleep study assesses for obstructive sleep apnoea

Bulk Billing

For eligible Medicare cardholders, diagnostic testing at SmartCare Diagnostics North Lakes is bulk billed. A valid referral from your GP or specialist is required.

 

BOOK OR REFER

To book at North Lakes, contact SmartCare Diagnostics on bookings@smartcd.com.au or visit smartcd.com.au. All referrals accepted. Bulk billed for eligible patients.