4Cyte's 24 Hr. Blood Pressure testing service
- One of Australia's leading teams of specialist cardiologist and cardiac physiologists who complete analysis and reporting of >800,000 cardiac studies each year.
- 24hr Blood Pressure testing available at over 700 locations convenient to the patient
- No out-of-pocket charge (bulk billed) for patients with valid Medicare referrals
What is 24 Hr. Blood Pressure Monitoring?
A 24-hour blood pressure monitor (also called ambulatory blood pressure monitoring or ABPM) is a test where your blood pressure is measured automatically at regular intervals over 24 hours,
including while you sleep.
The test provides a more accurate picture of your blood pressure throughout your daily routine, and detects patterns,
such as white coat hypertension (high BP only at the doctor's office) or masked hypertension (normal at the clinic, high at home).
Will I feel anything?
The test is painless. There is no electricity or shock delivered - it's purely a recording device.
How is the 24 Hr. Blood Pressure test performed?
- A small cuff is worn on your upper arm.
- The cuff is connected to a portable monitor worn on your belt or over the shoulder.
- It inflates automatically every 15-30 minutes during the day and every 30-60 minutes at night.
- After 24 hours, you return the device to the clinic, where the data is downloaded and analyzed.
Is 24 Hr. Blood Pressure Monitoring bulk billed at 4Cyte Pathology?
Yes.
At 4Cyte Pathology, ECG testing is bulk billed (no charge to patient) for all patients with a valid Medicare referral.
How do I get Tested at 4Cyte Pathology?
Firstly, you need a referral from your doctor.
Secondly, you are required to make an appointment for 24H Blood Pressure testing. To arrange an appointment please email our client support centre (support@4cyte.com.au) or telephone us on 13 42 98.
Thirdly, you will need to attend one of 4Cyte Pathology's patient centres (click here to find a centre near you) to get the Blood Pressure device fitted.
Fourthly, you will need to follow the patient instructions when undertaking your Blood Pressure monitoring.
Fifthly, after the testing period, you will need to return the Blood Pressure device to your 4Cyte collection centre.
Does 4Cyte Pathology accept any Referral Form?
Yes.
4Cyte Pathology accepts all referral forms.
What happens to the results of my testing?
Your Blood Pressure recordings will be sent to a specialist cardiologist and cardiac physiologists for review. 4Cyte will then send the specialists report and findings to your referring doctor.
Your results will normally be available to your doctor in c.24 hours of your Blood Pressure Monitoring being conducted.
You must discuss the results of your 24h Blood Pressure testing with your referring doctor.