Cat 1 · 30 days
appointment within 30 calendar days. - No category 1 criteria
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Fibroscan Only
Copied from the official Gold Coast Health condition page (27 Aug 2026). Hospital triage assigns the official category. Live source: Refer Your Patient — Fibroscan Only.
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Cat 2 · 90 days
appointment within 90 calendar days. - Hepatic steatosis / NAFLD without concerning features
Cat 3 · 365 days
appointment within 365 calendar days. - No category 3 criteria
Essential referral information
Referral will be returned without this. If a mandatory test cannot be obtained, say so in the referral.
- Recent Liver enzymes - Previous fibroscan information and date if available - Body mass index (BMI) - Details of any associated medical conditions which may affect the accuracy of the fibroscan (Obesity/NAFLD/physical limitations) - Any special care requirements where relevant (able to lie flat and transfer on and off examination bed) - Must not be pregnant - Must not have ascites
Out of scope / wrong door
There are currently no out of scope conditions for this service.
Parent service: Hepatology
Send outpatient referrals to
- Smart Referrals preferred (Best Practice or Medical Director)
- Medical Objects GQ42150009Z (lookup qh → QHEALTH, GOLD COAST HEALTH OUTPATIENT)
- HealthLink EDI Qldgchsd
- Fax (07) 5687 4497 — Booking and Referral Centre
- Post: Booking and Referral Centre, Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Boulevard, Southport QLD 4215
- Clinic enquiries 1300 559 083
HealthPathways
Sign in for localised assessment and management. HealthPathways does not send the referral. Register: gchealthpathways@health.qld.gov.au