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Functional Pathology

Ordering information:

Functional Pathology refers to a group of tests used to investigate functional, biochemical, nutritional, metabolic and hormonal status.  It is generally requested by a medical practitioner to assist patients with holistic healthcare.  This type of testing is done by specialised labs such as Healthscope Functional Pathology.(https://www.healthscopepathology.com.au/index.php/functional-pathology/)

Patients should be directed to a Healthscope Collection facility to ensure that the correct specimens are collected and stored/transported as required. 

Laboratory:
Unassigned
Specimen types:
not required
Container types:
Not required
Collection Instructions:

DO NOT collect samples from patients with requests for Functional Pathology, even if it is on an Eastern Health request form. 

Click here to see a typical Functional Pathology request and the type of tests ordered

Instead, ask the patient to find the most convenient Healthscope collection facility.

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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