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Can I combine the Baseline Health Check with private-pay biomarkers?

Build a personalised pathology request by combining the Baseline Health Check with additional private-pay biomarkers.

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Written by Holly

Yes.

One of the key benefits of the Vively Practitioner Platform is the ability to combine the Baseline Health Check with additional private-pay biomarkers within a single pathology request.

Many practitioners use this approach to create a more personalised assessment while still taking advantage of the comprehensive foundation provided by the Baseline Health Check.


How does it work?

When creating a custom pathology panel, you can:

  • select the Baseline Health Check as your starting point

  • add individual private-pay biomarkers

  • add one or more pre-built pathology bundles

  • combine multiple testing options into a single referral.

This allows you to tailor testing to your client's individual presentation without needing to create separate referrals.


Why do practitioners use this approach?

Many practitioners begin with the Baseline Health Check because it provides a broad overview of a client's health through Vively's Medicare-supported pathology pathway (for eligible clients).

They then add private-pay biomarkers that are relevant to the client's:

  • symptoms

  • medical history

  • health goals

  • treatment plan

  • areas requiring further investigation.

This creates a personalised pathology request while keeping the referral process simple for both practitioner and client.


How are additional biomarkers charged?

Where private-pay biomarkers are added to a referral, any applicable client contribution is clearly shown before testing proceeds.

For eligible clients, the Baseline Health Check continues to follow the Medicare-supported pathway, while any additional private-pay biomarkers are charged separately where applicable.

Clients who do not hold a valid Australian Medicare card can still access the Baseline Health Check through the private-pay pathway.


Does the consulting doctor review the entire referral?

Only the Baseline Health Check component follows the Medicare-supported pathway and is independently reviewed by the consulting doctor before the pathology request is issued.

Private-pay biomarkers selected outside the Baseline Health Check do not require consulting doctor review and are processed through the private-pay testing pathway.


Can I customise every referral?

Yes.

Every client is different, and you have complete flexibility to tailor pathology requests to suit your clinical approach.

Some practitioners request only the Baseline Health Check.

Others create fully customised panels using additional biomarkers and pre-built bundles.

The Vively Practitioner Platform is designed to support both approaches.


Frequently asked questions

Can I request only private-pay biomarkers?

Yes.

You can create a referral using private-pay biomarkers only, without including the Baseline Health Check.


Can I add more than one pathology bundle?

Yes.

You can combine multiple pre-built bundles and individual biomarkers within the same referral to create a pathology request that best suits your client's needs.


Will my client see the cost before proceeding?

Yes.

Any applicable client payment is clearly presented before testing proceeds, allowing the client to review and complete payment where required.

If you choose the Practice pays billing option, your practice will be charged instead and the client will not be asked to make payment.


Practitioner Support

If you have any questions about creating customised pathology requests, we're here to help.

📧 Email: contact@vively.com.au

Our Practitioner Support team aims to respond as quickly as possible during business hours.

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