The functional approach to blood testing focuses on changes in your body's function rather than looking for disease. We use optimal physiological ranges instead of 'normal' population averages. This results in a more precise 'Functional Physiological Range.' It helps us spot issues within the 'normal' range that could indicate your body's systems are starting to struggle. 

This approach enables us to detect shifts in your physiological function and identify what might be preventing you from reaching your best physiological, biochemical, and metabolic health. Unlike traditional methods, which examine each biomarker in isolation, Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis uses trends and relationships between biomarkers to uncover hidden risks and opportunities for improving your health.

It is not required in the first consult, however it would be beneficial to provide blood test results (no more than 3 months old) to be able to build a clearer picture regarding your health concern.

If providing a blood test with more than 30 markers, you must include the FBCA report add-on when booking. If providing less than 30 markers, your test will just be quickly reviewed.

If providing an updated blood test, please include the following:

WOMEN (Female at Birth)

- FBC, Liver Function Test, Kidney Function Test, Vitamin B12, Folate, Iron Studies, Zinc, TSH, Total & Free T4, Total & Free T3, Thyroid Antibodies, FSH, LH, Oestrogen, Progesterone, SHBG, Cortisol, DHEA, Testosterone, Free Androgen Index, Insulin, Lipid Studies, Vitamin D

* Please complete fasting, first thing in the morning and 7 days before your expected period. If you don’t currently have a cycle please complete on any day. If your cycles are very irregular, please complete on day 3 of the cycle. Day 1 is the first day of your period (this does not include spotting). If you are completing a day 3 please do not test progesterone from the above list.

POST MENOPAUSAL WOMEN

- FBC, Liver Function Test, Kidney Function Test, Vitamin B12, Folate, Iron Studies, Zinc, TSH, Total & Free T4, Total & Free T3, Thyroid Antibodies, Cortisol, DHEA, Testosterone, Insulin, Lipid Studies, CRP, ESR, Homocysteine, Vitamin D – please complete fasting and first thing in the morning

If you believe you may have PCOS please include:

- Androstenedione

If you have had multiple miscarriage please include:

- MTHFR

MEN (Male at Birth)

- FBC, Liver Function Test, Kidney Function Test, Vitamin B12, Folate, Iron Studies, CRP, ESR, Testosterone, LH, Homocysteine, Insulin, Lipid Studies, TSH, Zinc – please complete fasting and first thing in the morning.

CHILDREN

- FBC, Liver Function Test, B12, Folate, Iron Studies, Vitamin D, TSH, Zinc – please complete fasting and first thing in the morning.

We are connected with Nutripath, who are partners with Clinipath; as well as Clinical Labs.

Through Clinical Labs:
The practitioner will provide a form to the patient to take to any Clinical Labs establishment. If a kit is needed for a stool test, the process will be similar to Nutripath.

Through Nutripath:
The process involves the practitioner lodging the request; the lab contacting the patient for payment; then test kits are sent out via post. The patient is to collect the sample (urine, stool, saliva or hair) and post it back to the laboratory. Test results are sent directly to the practitioner and a follow-up consultation is required to discuss findings.

There are other labs, like RN Labs, that may be referred also, since each labs have their strengths in testing particular markers.

* The practitioner does not add extra cost to the tests. The cost is determined by the labs themselves.

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