Rapid Access Iron Clinic

We provide an assessment of latest pathology results no older than 3 months to arrange for the patient to have an iron infusion.

Key points

We are a Medicare-funded clinic offering haematology assessment with recent pathology, including a full blood count, iron studies and calcium, magnesium and phosphate
We only accept referrals from patients who reside in our catchment areas
Referrals are triaged and booked according to clinical urgency
Referrals to other services can be arranged if required

Patients need a referral from their GP or healthcare provider. Access referral information

What we do

We provide an assessment of latest pathology results and arrange for the patient to have an iron infusion.

Who can use our service

We accept referrals for patients who reside within the local government areas of Melbourne, Moonee Ponds and Merri-bek:

Aberfeldie, Aintree, Airport West, Albanvale, Albion, Ascot Vale, Attwood, Avondale
Bonnie Brook, Braybrook, Broadmeadows, Brookfield, Brooklyn, Brunswick, Brunswick East, Brunswick West, Bulla, Burnside, Burnside Heights
Cairnlea, Calder Park, Campbellfield, Carlton, Carlton North, Caroline Springs, Clarkefield, Cobblebank, Coburg, Coburg North, Cocoroc, Coolaroo, Craigieburn
Dallas, Deanside, Deer Park, Delahey, Derrimut, Diggers Rest, Docklands
East Melbourne, Essendon, Essendon Fields, Essendon North, Essendon West, Exford, Eynesbury
Fawkner, Fieldstone, Fitzroy North, Flemington, Footscray, Fraser Rise
Gladstone Park, Glenroy, Gowangrae, Grangefields, Greenvale
Hadfield, Harkness, Hillside, Hoppers Crossing, Hotham Hill
Jacana
Kalkallo, Kealba, Keilor, Keilor Downs, Keilor East, Keilor Lodge, Keilor North, Keilor Park, Kensington, Kensington, Kings Park, Kingsville, Kurunjang
Laverton, Laverton North, Laverton RAAF, Little River
Maidstone, Mambourin, Maribyrnong, Meadow Heights, Melbourne, Melbourne Airport, Melbourne North, Melbourne West, Melton, Melton South, Melton West, Mickleham, Moonee Ponds, Mount Cottrell
Niddrie, North Melbourne
Oak Park, Oaklands Junction
Parkville, Parwan, Pascoe Vale, Pascoe Vale South, Plumpton, Point Cook, Port Melbourne
Quandong
Ravenhall, Rockbank, Roxburgh Park
Seddon, Somerton, South Yarra, Southbank, St Albans, Strathmore, Strathmore Heights, Strathtulloh, Sunbury, Sunshine, Sunshine North, Sunshine West, Sydenham
Tarneit, Taylors Lakes, Taylors Park, Toolern Vale, Tottenham, Travancore, Truganina, Truganina, Tullamarine
Weir Views, Werribee, Werribee South, West Footscray, West Melbourne, Westmeadows, Wildwood, Williams Landing, Wyndham Vale
Yarraville, Yuroke

For patients

For health professionals

Referrals

How to refer a patient

We accept GP and specialist referrals:

Use the RMH referral form or a template from your own system
Complete and fax your referral to Specialist Clinics (Outpatients) on (03) 9342 4234

We do not accept email referrals.

What to include in your referral

As outlined by the Department of Health, referral requests should include:

Patient demographic information
Referrer demographic information
Reason for referral
Presenting problem
Service(s) requested
Required referral information specified by statewide or local referral criteria
Current patient management
Impact of the problem on the patient
Name of the consultant and provider number (for Medicare clinics)
Investigation reports related to the referral

Urgent and after-hours support

Referrals are triaged based on priority. In an emergency, patients can go to the Emergency Department at any time.

For advice, urgent referrals and out of hours support, call The RMH Switchboard on (03) 9342 7000 to page our registrar on call.

View Dept of Health guidelines

Special referral instructions

HealthPathways Melbourne provides guidance on best practice assessment and management of common medical conditions, including when and where to refer patients.

Parkville Connect is a secure web-based portal providing GPs, specialists and other health professionals with information in the Parkville electronic medical record (EMR).

Appointments

What to bring

Every time you come

Every time you come in for a test, day procedure, surgery or treatment, you should bring:

Medicare card
Health Care card (if you have one)
Concession card (if you have one)
Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
Medications you are currently taking, including any that you have bought without a prescription
X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results you have which are related to your procedure
Private health insurance card (if you want to use it)
Aids (glasses, hearing aid, walking frame)

For a clinic appointment

If you come for a clinic appointment, you should also bring:

Your appointment letter
Any special items listed on your letter
Your appointment book (if relevant)
TAC or WorkCover claim number

Interpreters and cultural support

We provide qualified, professional interpreters to help you communicate with us at any time during your stay and at your clinic appointments.

Find out more about interpreters & cultural support

Last updated 14 August 2025