A Day at Sydney Breast Clinic

Preparing for Your Appointment

Referral

• You will need to bring a current referral for breast imaging from your GP or a specialist, including a specific reason for your visit and a request for: 
  
  • ± Clinical examination 
  • ± 3D Mammogram (± Contrast Enhanced Mammogram)
  • ± Ultrasound 
  • ± FNA/Core biopsy
  • ± BMD
  • ± BREASTEST plus™
• Medicare does not allow us to re-use referrals from any previous visits to SBC, but we can accept referrals that have been made to other imaging practices.
• Please note the referral must be written within 12 months of your appointment. We do not accept “indefinite referrals”.

Previous Images and Results

• Prior breast imaging is helpful for the radiologists undertaking your assessment at Sydney Breast Clinic. If you have had any prior breast imaging, please contact us via email info@sydneybreastclinic.com.au indicating where these images were acquired, and that you consent for the Sydney Breast Clinic staff to obtain these. If you have any outside breast imaging films or reports, then please bring these with you to your appointment.

What to Wear

• We recommend that for your comfort you wear a two-piece outfit. Please do not use talcum powder or spray deodorant on the day of your visit, as these can interfere with the mammogram images. Roll-on deodorant can be used, but try o avoid the breast area. You are more than welcome to bring deodorant to apply after your mammogram. 

Duration of Your Visit

• The standard appoint time in the clinic is 2-5 hours, depending on how many tests you may require. As this is difficult to predict, we recommend that you keep your day as free as possible from other appointments. We also recommend you reach us by public transport, as parking in the city can be difficult.

Your Results

• All your breast imaging (mammogram and/or ultrasound) will be read on the day of your visit by a specialist breast radiologist. A Breast Clinician will discuss the results with you in your appointment. A written report will be sent to your referring doctor following your appointment.

Breast Biopsies

• If indicated by your SBC specialist once your images have been reviewed, we are able to perform biopsies in the clinic on the afternoon of your appointment. We offer fine-needle aspiration (FNA) with same-day results from our on-site pathologist, and core biopsy with results within 5 working days.

Fees

• The total fees are payable on the day, and the Medicare rebate (if eligible) is deposited into your nominated bank account with Medicare. Please bring with you any relevant identification if you hold a Medicare, Government Healthcare or Veteran’s Card so we may charge you appropriately.
• Please note that we cannot precisely quote your appointment prior to your visit as we are unable to confirm what exact imaging you may require. Our fee structure is designed to accommodate a varied level of testing based on our patient’s individual needs.
• For your convenience, we offer AfterPay as a payment option during billing.

Rescheduling

• If you would like to reschedule your appointment, please call us on 02 8251 4000 as soon as possible so that we may offer your appointment to another patient. Cancellations must be advised by phone at least 24 hours prior to your appointment, or a late cancellation/non-attendance fee may apply.