- Home
- /
- Radiology Referral
- /
- Ultrasound referral
- /
- Holter monitor referral
Holter Monitor Referral
Discuss your symptoms with an online GP to get your holter monitor test referral on your phone in minutes, if suitable.
Practitioners
Rating
Availibility
What is a Holter monitor?
A Holter monitor is a small, portable device that continuously records the heart’s electrical activity, usually over a 24–48-hour period and sometimes for longer. Electrodes on the chest connect to the monitor that records heart activity, allowing doctors to assess heart rhythms during normal daily activities.
Why choose Hola Health?
| Feature | Hola Health | Local Clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Wait Time | In typically within 15 minutes (Based on typical wait times; may vary by demand and practitioner availability) | Varies by clinic |
| Travel | 100% Online | In-person |
| Cost | From $39 | Fees vary |
Note: If you are experiencing any emergency symptoms, call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department. Do not request a telehealth referral for emergency conditions.
What symptoms may require Holter monitoring?
- Fainting episodes
- Shortness of breath without any reason
- Unexplained palpitations
- Chest discomfort
- Irregular heartbeat noticed during a routine ECG
What conditions can a Holter monitor help detect?
- Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias)- abnormal electrical activity affecting heart rhythm
- Atrial fibrillation- fast, irregular beating in the upper heart chambers.
- Bradycardia- slower than normal heartbeat
- Tachycardia- unusually rapid heart rate
- Unexplained palpitations- noticeable heart fluttering or pounding
- Management monitoring– tracking how effectively medications or pacemakers are managing your heart rhythm.
What types of ambulatory heart monitoring are available?
Ambulatory monitoring tracks heart activity for longer periods during routine life rather than when in a hospital.
Common types include:
- 24-hour Holter monitor: Continuous monitoring for one whole day
- 48-hour Holter monitor: Longer monitoring to help detect less frequent events
- Extended event monitor: A wearable device used over several days or weeks, activated when symptoms occur.
- Patch monitor: A compact adhesive device placed on the chest that records heart activity continuously.
What does a Holter monitor record?
What are the limitations?
- It may not detect very rare symptoms.
- The accuracy of the recording depends on the electrodes being placed on the chest.
- It measures only the heart’s electrical activity and does not assess structural heart problems.
How to prepare for a Holter monitor test?
- Wear comfortable clothing
- Take a shower before the test because the device should not be exposed to water.
- Not to apply moisturisers, oils, or lotions on the chest
- Continue daily activities normally unless advised otherwise
- Keep a record of symptoms and activities in a diary during monitoring.
How to request your Holter monitor test referral?
Complete online form
Fill out a quick health questionnaire, it takes minutes.
Video consult with a medical practitioner
Connect with an online AHPRA-registered doctor or medical practitioner in Australia.
Get referral instantly
If clinically appropriate, get your online holter monitor test referral via email to take to any collection centre.What happens after your test?
Hola Health will text you when your test results are in, with a link to book a follow-up consultation from $29. To share your results with your GP, email support@hola.health
Telehealth referrals & consults are available to patients in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, NT, and ACT.
Other Online GP services
Medical Disclaimer: Content updated and medically reviewed by Dr Ammar Al-Ani in June 2026. This is for information only, not a diagnosis. Your GP will provide specific medical guidance during your consultation.
