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.(http://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. 

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.