Diagnostics

A GP’s Guide to Referring to SmartCare Diagnostics SmartCare Diagnostics operates five diagnostic clinics across south-east Queensland, providing cardiac testing, diagnostic imaging, and sleep studies. This guide is designed for GPs and referring practitioners — covering what we offer, how to refer, what your patients can expect, and how results are returned. For eligible Medicare […]

24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, commonly known as ABPM, is a non-invasive test that records your blood pressure at regular intervals over a full 24-hour period while you go about your normal daily activities. It provides your referring doctor with a far more accurate and comprehensive picture of your

When Your GP Refers You for a CT Scan — What to Know A CT scan — computed tomography — is one of the most widely used diagnostic imaging tests in modern medicine. It produces detailed cross-sectional images of the body, allowing your doctor to assess organs, bones, blood vessels, and soft tissue with a

Holter Monitor Testing — 24-Hour Heart Rhythm Monitoring A Holter monitor is a small, portable device that continuously records your heart’s electrical activity over 24 hours or longer. It provides your referring doctor with detailed information about your heart rhythm during normal daily activities — including sleeping, exercise, and work — that a standard resting