How to Book or Modify a Qscan Appointment
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Qscan offers online booking and online modification of existing appointments, so most patients can arrange or change a scan without calling. The main conditions to plan around: you generally need a referral for imaging, and some services are only offered at certain clinics, so confirm the location before you book. If your booking is urgent, complex, or you can't find a suitable online slot, contact the clinic directly.
Booking online
- Go to the Qscan website (qscan.com.au) and choose the Book Online option.
- Enter your location to find a clinic near you. Qscan has over 40 locations across Australia, so you may need to widen your search if the closest clinic doesn't offer your scan.
- Select the service you need. Qscan's services include X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET-CT, nuclear medicine, mammography, BMD/DEXA, dental imaging, interventional radiology, EOS spinal and body imaging, and theranostics.
- Choose an available appointment time and complete your details.
- Check whether you need to bring a referral. Qscan accepts e-Referrals via Medical Objects and HealthLink, so your referrer can send the referral electronically rather than you carrying paper.
Expected result: you receive a confirmed appointment at the selected clinic and time.
Modifying an existing appointment
Qscan provides a Modify Booking option alongside online booking. Use it if you need to change the time, date, or clinic for an appointment you've already made.
If the change involves a different service or a clinic that doesn't offer that service, the online tool may not cover it — call the clinic instead.
When to contact a clinic directly
Call the relevant clinic rather than booking online if:
- Your scan is urgent or your referrer has marked it as a priority.
- You're unsure which service you need.
- You need to change to a service not offered at your original clinic.
- You have questions about preparation, contrast, or what to bring.
Qscan lists direct phone numbers by region, including:
| Region | Contact |
|---|---|
| Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast (QLD) | 1300 177 226 |
| Mackay | 07 4960 4940 |
| Rockingham (WA) | (08) 9500 8950 |
| Midland (WA) | (08) 6155 5500 |
| University of Canberra PET-CT (ACT) | (02) 6126 5080 |
| Canberra (ACT) | (02) 6126 5000 |
| Chatswood (NSW) | (02) 8423 2700 |
| Ryde (NSW) | (02) 9813 2500 |
| Westmead (NSW) | (02) 4761 4225 |
| Hobart PET-CT (TAS) | (03) 6240 1940 |
| North Hobart (TAS) | (03) 6240 2300 |
For referrers
If you're a referring doctor rather than a patient, Qscan provides referrer support covering report delivery, patient care, and IT setup, with results available through InteleConnect and InteleViewer. Referrals can be sent as e-Referrals via Medical Objects or HealthLink.
Common sticking points
- No referral: most imaging requires one. Arrange this with your GP or specialist before booking.
- Service not available at your nearest clinic: check the specific clinic's service list, since not every location offers every modality.
- After your scan: your report and images are sent electronically, so confirm with the clinic how your referrer will receive them if you're unsure.