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Nasal Nitric Oxide (nNO)

Copied from the official Gold Coast Health condition page (27 Aug 2026). Hospital triage assigns the official category. Live source: Refer Your Patient — Nasal Nitric Oxide (nNO).

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Essential referral information

Referral will be returned without this. If a mandatory test cannot be obtained, say so in the referral.

- Reason for referral - what is the clinical question to be answered by performing the test? - Current respiratory medications - Infectious status If a specific test result is unable to be obtained due to access, financial, religious, cultural or consent reasons a Clinical Override may be requested. This reason must be clearly articulated in the body of the referral.

Out of scope / wrong door

The following conditions are out of scope for this service: - Patients <2 years of age - Patients with suspected or active TB

Parent service: Respiratory - Lung Function Laboratory - Pulmonary Function Tests

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

How to refer — full order

HealthPathways

Sign in for localised assessment and management. HealthPathways does not send the referral. Register: gchealthpathways@health.qld.gov.au

goldcoast.communityhealthpathways.org

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