Brisbane Functional Pathology Testing

If your case is complex, consider the cost of consulting multiple specialists and pursuing various treatments. Identifying the cause with Functional Pathology Testing will save you a lot of money, time, and your long-term health. Not everyone needs specialised Functional Pathology Testing, and Carine will discuss these after an in-depth discussion about your concerns, history, budget, capacity, and goals.

Functional Pathology Testing uses science to identify the underlying cause of illness and to provide tools for disease prevention. Functional Pathology Testing can help put all the pieces together and drive treatment towards the real cause. It may give you the answer that is often overlooked or missing. Many clients report a significant sense of relief once they have concrete evidence and answers, after many years of searching and being passed from medical professional to medical professional.

Functional Pathology Testing is a specialised test that measures how the body's biological and biochemical processes are functioning. The tests can measure pathways, enzymes, nutrients, co-factors, genes, hormones, amino acids, neurotransmitters, gut bacteria, parasites, and leaky gut signs. Rather than isolating a single marker, functional testing is much more specialised in that it looks at how the whole organ or process in the body is functioning and how that may be influencing other systems and your entire health.

How does it work?
Carine will discuss with you which tests are most useful to investigate in your particular case. You are then sent a test kit directly from the lab to your home, which includes instructions and all materials to perform the test and return it to the lab. The test may involve urine or saliva collection, a spot pinprick blood test, a saliva swap, or a visit to a collection centre to have blood drawn. The results are sent to Carine and discussed at your next appointment.

How much does it cost?
They vary widely by test (clients typically spend $50-$450) and by your situation. Medicare does not cover specialised Functional Pathology Testing; however, general pathology blood tests are often done in conjunction with your local doctor, and most are covered by Medicare (Medicare often make changes, and you can check with them at the time for a current figure and decide whether to proceed with that particular test at the time at your discretion).