Fedhealth run-around

I am going for two 'procedures' later this month. The surgeon has obviously requested a pre-procedure covid test. Apparently normal practice. My husband had an operation last year by a plastic surgeon who got all the authorisations himself no problem, including authorisation for the covid test. Not me! They are refusing and telling me to go to my GP and get a referral. What a load of nonsense. Why would I pay for a visit to my doctor to request a covid test when the surgeon has already completed the Form and stated it's pre-procedure and given a ICD10 code? Fedhealth do all in their power to make life VERY difficult for its members.