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Functional Pathology Testing
Functional Pathology Testing with a Naturopath
Functional pathology testing can provide additional information about areas such as digestive health, hormones, nutrients, thyroid function, inflammation, metabolic health and more. Our naturopaths review your health history first and recommend testing only when it is relevant to your individual needs.
Available through our Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast and online naturopathy services.
A clearer picture of your health
What is functional pathology testing?
Functional pathology testing uses laboratory testing to help build a more detailed picture of particular areas of health. Depending on your symptoms and goals, this may include blood, urine, saliva, stool, breath, hair mineral or genetic testing.
At Integrated Wellness Clinic, functional pathology testing may be used alongside your health history, symptoms, diet, lifestyle and existing medical results. Testing is not automatically recommended for every client. Your naturopath first reviews what information would genuinely be useful and whether testing is appropriate.
Where conventional medical investigation is required, we may also recommend that you speak with your GP or another medical practitioner.
Why consider testing?
- To investigate possible nutritional or metabolic imbalances
- To explore digestive and gastrointestinal concerns
- To review selected hormone or thyroid markers
- To assess selected inflammatory, immune or cardiovascular markers
- To help guide a more individualised naturopathic treatment plan
- To avoid unnecessary testing by prioritising the most relevant investigations
Testing options
Functional pathology tests we may discuss
The tests recommended will depend on your health history, symptoms, current medical care and clinical priorities. Not every test is appropriate for every person.
Digestive & Gut Health
- Comprehensive stool analysis
- Microbiome testing
- Maldigestion markers
- SIBO / hydrogen breath testing
- Helicobacter pylori testing
- Intestinal permeability markers
- Fructose malabsorption testing
Hormones & Thyroid
- Selected thyroid markers
- Saliva, blood or urine hormone testing
- Hormone metabolite testing where appropriate
- Relevant nutrient markers that may influence endocrine health
Vitamins & Minerals
- Vitamin and mineral blood testing
- Hair mineral analysis
- Electrolyte assessment
- Selected nutrient status markers
Genetic & Methylation Testing
- MTHFR testing
- Selected methylation polymorphisms
- Selected detoxification-related polymorphisms
- Genetic testing where clinically relevant
Metabolic & Cardiovascular
- Cholesterol and triglycerides
- Liver function markers
- Cardiovascular markers
- Metabolic pathway analysis
- Selected acid / alkaline markers
Immune, Allergy & Inflammation
- Selected inflammatory markers
- Selected immune or autoimmune markers
- IgE allergy testing
- Gluten-related testing
- Food reaction testing where clinically appropriate
Environmental & Other Testing
- Heavy metal testing
- Porphyrin studies
- Urinary metabolic pathway analysis
- Other specialised testing where indicated
How it works
Our approach to functional pathology testing
Our goal is not to order the largest number of tests. It is to identify which information is most likely to be useful for your care.
Start with an assessment
Your naturopath reviews your symptoms, health history, diet, lifestyle, medications, supplements and any existing pathology results.
Choose relevant testing
If testing may add useful information, your practitioner discusses suitable options, costs and what the results may help clarify.
Review your results
Your results are considered alongside your overall clinical picture and used to help inform personalised naturopathic recommendations.
A simple place to start
Naturopath Assessment starts at $60
If you are unsure which testing is appropriate, start with a naturopath assessment. Your practitioner can review your health concerns and discuss whether functional pathology testing is likely to be useful for you.
Frequently asked questions
Functional pathology testing FAQs
Do I need functional pathology testing?
Not necessarily. Testing should be guided by your symptoms, history, existing results and clinical needs. Your naturopath can help determine whether additional testing is likely to add useful information.
Can a naturopath order pathology testing?
Naturopaths can arrange access to a range of private functional pathology tests. Some conventional pathology may need to be requested through a GP or other medical practitioner, particularly where Medicare eligibility or medical investigation is relevant.
Can I use existing blood test results?
Yes. If you already have recent pathology results, bring them to your appointment. Reviewing existing information first can help avoid unnecessary duplication.
Is pathology testing available via telehealth?
Many testing options can be coordinated for clients using telehealth, depending on the test, laboratory and your location. Your practitioner can explain what is practical for you.
How much does functional pathology testing cost?
Costs vary considerably depending on the type and complexity of the test. Your practitioner can discuss pricing before any private testing is arranged. A naturopath assessment starts at $60.
Our clinics
Functional pathology testing across SE Queensland & online
Our naturopaths consult from clinics across the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gold Coast, with telehealth available Australia-wide.
Sunshine Coast β Mooloolaba
Suite 505, 45 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba QLD 4557
Naturopath Sunshine Coast βOnline Consultations
Telehealth naturopathy appointments available Australia-wide.
Online consultations βReady when you are
Discuss functional pathology testing with a naturopath
Start with a naturopath assessment from $60 and find out whether testing may be useful for your individual health concerns and goals.