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Vegan blood tests

Get personalised access to a vegan blood test request from an Australian-registered doctor, tailored to your plant-based diet. The process is online, confidential and built to fit around your day.

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How our doctors support vegan blood testing

People on a plant-based diet request screening for different reasons. Some want to check B12 and iron, others are watching vitamin D, zinc, or omega-3 levels. Through a quick telehealth consultation, an Australian-registered doctor reviews your diet, symptoms and history, then arranges the right blood tests for vegans or a specialist referral if needed.

What we offer:

Our doctors provide practical support for anyone following a plant-based diet who wants clear answers about their nutritional health. Every consultation is shaped around your situation, not a generic checklist.

Consultations and testing

Personalised consultations with a doctor
A vegan-specific blood panel request
Routine monitoring of key nutrients
Results review with clear next steps

Ongoing support

Specialist referrals when needed
Follow-up appointments to track progress
Australian-registered doctors across nutritional health

Vegan blood test online: how it works

1.

Request a telehealth consultation

Head to our online pathology page and request a consultation any day between 6am and midnight. Choose a time that suits you, share a few details about your health, and one of our Australian-registered doctors will be in touch.

2.

Speak with a doctor

Your doctor will call to discuss your diet, symptoms and what you'd like the blood panel to check. They'll recommend the right tests based on common nutrient gaps for plant-based eaters, like B12, iron and vitamin D.

3.

Visit a collection centre

You'll receive your blood test request electronically. Take it to any pathology collection centre across Australia, give your sample, and your doctor will follow up with the results.

1.

Request a telehealth consultation

2.

Speak with a doctor

3.

Visit a collection centre

You'll receive your blood test request electronically. Take it to any pathology collection centre across Australia, give your sample, and your doctor will follow up with the results.

Getting a vegan blood panel is simple with InstantScripts

Arranging a blood panel for vegan health checks through InstantScripts is private, straightforward, and built around your schedule. There's no waiting room and no need to take time off work just to sit in a clinic. Your request is sent digitally to your nominated pathology collection centre, so you can visit when it suits you. Once your sample is taken, the results come back to your doctor for review, all without the back-and-forth of traditional appointments.

What's included:

A private telehealth consultation with an Australian-registered doctor who will discuss your diet, symptoms, and any concerns before recommending the right tests for you.
A digital pathology request sent straight to your chosen collection centre, so you can have your blood drawn at a time and place that works around your day.
A follow-up review of your results with your doctor, who will walk you through what each marker means and what steps, if any, you should take next.
Referrals to a specialist or dietitian if your results suggest you'd benefit from more tailored support.

What is a vegan blood test?

A vegan blood test is a panel of pathology tests designed to check the nutrients most likely to run low when you eat a plant-based diet. It typically measures vitamin B12, iron studies (including ferritin), vitamin D, zinc, calcium, and sometimes omega-3 fatty acids and folate. The sample is taken by a standard venous blood draw at a collection centre, and the results show whether any of these levels sit below the healthy range. A doctor's referral is usually required before the pathology lab will process the panel, and a doctor should review the results with you. Sources: Healthdirect, RACGP, health.gov.au.

If you'd like a doctor to organise the referral for you, our team can issue a blood test request online after a short consultation. You can then take the request to any participating pathology collection centre in Australia.

Can I really request a vegan blood test online?

Yes. You complete a short health questionnaire, an Australian-registered doctor reviews it, and if appropriate they issue an electronic pathology request. You take that request to a collection centre. The whole process can usually be done from your phone, without needing to sit in a waiting room.

What's included in the blood panel for vegans?

The standard panel covers B12, iron studies, vitamin D, zinc and folate, with calcium and omega-3 added where clinically useful. If you have specific symptoms or a known condition, the doctor may add or remove tests so the request matches your situation.

Is it bulk billed?

Pathology testing in Australia is bulk billed under Medicare when the tests are clinically indicated and you have a valid Medicare card. The InstantScripts consultation fee is separate. You can see current fees on our pricing page.

Do I need a Medicare card?

A current Medicare card and your Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI) help us process the request and allow Medicare to cover eligible pathology costs. If you don't have Medicare, the pathology provider will quote you a private fee.

How long do results take?

Most results come back to the requesting doctor within 1-3 business days. Your doctor will then contact you to talk through any findings and next steps.

Who is this test suitable for?

Anyone following a vegan, vegetarian or mostly plant-based diet who wants peace of mind about their nutrient levels, or anyone experiencing symptoms like fatigue, low energy or recurring illness that could point to a deficiency.