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Vasculitis (non GCA/Temporal Arteritis)

Copied from the official Gold Coast Health condition page (27 Aug 2026). Hospital triage assigns the official category. Live source: Refer Your Patient — Vasculitis (non GCA/Temporal Arteritis).

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Cat 1 · 30 days

appointment within 30 calendar days. - New onset and/or active small, medium or large vessel vasculitis including ANCA associated vasculitis and immune complex vasculitis

Cat 2 · 90 days

appointment within 90 calendar days. - Vasculitis on established treatment and stable

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.

Relevant history, including time since onset of skin, joint, respiratory, sinus or other symptoms - Details of treatments offered including glucocorticoids initial dose, tapering and current dose and/or DMARDS (if available) - FBC, E/LFT, ESR and CRP - ANCAs - Urinalysis for MCS, casts, protein

Out of scope / wrong door

- There are currently no out of scope conditions for this service.

Parent service: Rheumatology

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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