Dorevitch Pathology — part of the Healius group — is one of the largest pathology providers in Victoria, with collection centres across Melbourne and regional Victoria. If your GP referred you for blood tests in Victoria, Dorevitch is one of the most likely providers. This guide walks you through every part of a Dorevitch report.
How to access your Dorevitch Pathology results online
Three ways to get your results:
- Dorevitch Patient Portal at dorevitch.com.au — register with your name, date of birth and Medicare number. Standard panels are typically available within 1-3 business days, and you can download a PDF copy of the report.
- My Health Record — Dorevitch uploads results automatically if you have My Health Record activated. Access through myhealthrecord.gov.au or the My Health Record mobile app.
- Through your GP — your doctor receives results electronically as soon as Dorevitch releases them, usually before they appear in the patient portal.
Reading your own report ahead of your follow-up GP appointment lets you ask better, more specific questions during the consultation.
The structure of a Dorevitch pathology report
Dorevitch reports follow the standard RCPA (Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia) format used by all major Australian pathology providers. Each report contains:
- Header: your name, date of birth, Medicare number, the requesting doctor, the Dorevitch collection centre, the collection date and time, and a unique accession number.
- Tests grouped by panel: Full Blood Count (FBC), Liver Function Test (LFT), Urea/Electrolytes/Creatinine (UEC), Iron Studies, Lipid Panel, Thyroid Function, Hormone Profile, etc.
- For each marker: abbreviated name, your numeric value, the unit, and Dorevitch''s reference range (sex- and age-adjusted where appropriate).
- Flags: H (high) or L (low) beside out-of-range results. HH or LL for critical results.
- Pathologist comments: interpretive notes added for unusual or markedly abnormal results.
- Comparison column: Dorevitch often shows your previous result on the same panel from the same lab. Useful for spotting trends — though only across Dorevitch collections, not other providers.
Common abbreviations on a Dorevitch report
| Abbreviation | Full name | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| FBC / FBE | Full Blood Count / Examination | Red cells, white cells, platelets and indices |
| Hb | Haemoglobin | Oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells |
| HCT / PCV | Haematocrit / Packed Cell Volume | Proportion of blood that is red cells |
| MCH | Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin | Average haemoglobin per red cell |
| MCV | Mean Corpuscular Volume | Average size of red blood cells |
| RDW | Red cell Distribution Width | Variation in red cell size |
| LFT | Liver Function Test | ALT, AST, GGT, ALP, bilirubin, albumin |
| ALT | Alanine Transaminase | Liver enzyme — most liver-specific |
| AST | Aspartate Transaminase | Liver / muscle enzyme |
| GGT | Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase | Liver / biliary enzyme; alcohol-sensitive |
| ALP | Alkaline Phosphatase | Liver / bone enzyme |
| UEC / U+E | Urea, Electrolytes & Creatinine | Kidney function panel |
| eGFR | Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate | Kidney filtration rate |
| TSH | Thyroid Stimulating Hormone | Pituitary signal to the thyroid |
| FT4 / FT3 | Free Thyroxine / Triiodothyronine | Active thyroid hormones |
| Ferritin | Ferritin | Iron storage protein |
| TIBC | Total Iron Binding Capacity | Indirect measure of transferrin |
| HbA1c | Glycated Haemoglobin | 3-month average glucose |
| SHBG | Sex Hormone Binding Globulin | Hormone-binding protein |
| FAI | Free Androgen Index | Calculated free testosterone marker |
| LH / FSH | Luteinising / Follicle Stimulating Hormone | Pituitary reproductive hormones |
| AMH | Anti-Müllerian Hormone | Ovarian reserve |
| CRP / hsCRP | C-Reactive Protein / high-sensitivity CRP | Inflammation |
Reference ranges on Dorevitch reports
Dorevitch uses RCPA-aligned reference ranges with sex- and age-adjustments. Useful ones to know:
- ALT: men <40 U/L, women <35 U/L
- Ferritin: men 30-300 µg/L, women 15-200 µg/L (RACGP defines iron deficiency as <30 µg/L)
- TSH: 0.4-4.0 mIU/L (some specialists target 1.0-2.5 for optimal function)
- HbA1c: <5.7% normal · 5.7-6.4% prediabetes · >6.4% diabetes
- Total testosterone: men 8-29 nmol/L · women 0.5-2.5 nmol/L
- 25-OH Vitamin D: 50-150 nmol/L sufficient · 30-49 mild deficiency · <30 moderate-severe deficiency
"Normal" is not the same as "optimal". The reference range on your Dorevitch report describes a statistical population norm. Many specialists target tighter ranges for optimal health — TSH 1.0-2.5, ferritin >100 in symptomatic patients, etc.
The H and L flags on Dorevitch reports
Dorevitch flags out-of-range values with H or L (and HH/LL for critical results). Three principles:
- Mildly flagged isolated results are often non-significant. Recent infection raises ferritin and CRP. Recent intense exercise raises CK and AST. Dehydration raises urea and haematocrit. Repeat in 4-8 weeks if your GP agrees.
- Coherent multi-marker patterns are more meaningful. Low ferritin + low haemoglobin + low MCV + low MCH = iron-deficiency anaemia. AST/ALT ratio >2 with elevated GGT = alcohol-related liver disease.
- HH or LL — critically abnormal — the Dorevitch pathologist will phone your GP directly. Schedule a prompt review.
How to track your Dorevitch results over time
Dorevitch shows your most recent prior result alongside the current one on the same report — but only for tests at Dorevitch (or other Healius labs in some cases). Tests done at 4Cyte, Sullivan Nicolaides, ACL, Douglass Hanly Moir won''t appear in Dorevitch''s comparison column.
BloodTrack solves this. Upload your Dorevitch PDF and:
- Every biomarker is extracted automatically
- Each result is mapped to RCPA-aligned reference ranges
- You see clean charts of every marker over time, across all pathology providers
- Out-of-range and near-boundary results are flagged with plain-English context
- Condition-specific patterns (PCOS, TRT, fatty liver, iron deficiency, thyroid) are surfaced automatically
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What to do if there is an error on your Dorevitch report
If something on your report looks clearly wrong — male reference ranges applied to a female patient, an ordered test missing, results inconsistent with your clinical picture — contact your referring GP first, and Dorevitch patient services. Most issues are resolved by re-issuing a corrected report or repeating the test where appropriate.
Common Dorevitch report patterns explained
For interpretation of common patterns — iron deficiency, fatty liver, thyroid dysfunction, PCOS, insulin resistance — see our companion guide: Free Online Blood Test Analysis: How to Interpret Australian Pathology Reports.
For deeper detail on each individual marker, browse the BloodTrack biomarker glossary — over 200 markers with Australian-specific reference ranges.
Medical disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always discuss your blood test results with a qualified healthcare professional. BloodTrack is not affiliated with Dorevitch Pathology or Healius.