Testing We May Use

Blood Test Review & Pathology

Comprehensive Blood Testing

Gut Microbiome Testing

GI-MAP / GI360

Hormone Testing

DUTCH Testing

Organic Acids Testing

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis

Vaginal Microbiome Testing

Nutritional & Metabolic Testing

Each test provides different information, so the best option depends on your symptoms, history and goals.

Testing With A Clear Purpose

More testing does not always mean better care.

Before recommending anything, we consider what has already been investigated, whether the result is likely to change your treatment plan and whether there is a simpler or more appropriate first step.

Where standard pathology is sufficient, we use that.

Where more specialised testing may provide useful additional information, we can discuss those options with you.

Bloodwork & Pathology Review

You may already have useful information sitting in previous blood results.

We can review existing pathology in the context of your symptoms and health history, including areas such as iron, B12, folate, thyroid function, vitamin D, blood glucose, insulin, inflammatory markers and general nutritional status.

Where appropriate, we may recommend further investigation through your GP, specialist or private pathology.

Functional testing may be useful where symptoms are persistent, complex or not fully explained by standard investigations.

Depending on your presentation, this may include testing related to:

Gut Health & Microbiome

Hormones & Cycle Health

Nutrient Status

Organic Acids & Metabolism

Mineral Balance

Vaginal Microbiome

We will talk you through what the test can and cannot tell us before deciding whether it is worth doing.

Results That Actually Make Sense

Receiving a long laboratory report can be overwhelming.

Our role is to translate those results into something useful.

We explain what the findings mean, which areas matter most, how they relate to your symptoms and what changes may be appropriate from there.

The goal is not just to collect more data.

It is to use the right data to guide a clearer treatment plan.

Functional Testing In Brisbane + Online

Functional testing and pathology review are available through Shay Health Hub in Shorncliffe, Brisbane, with online consultations available Australia-wide.

If you are unsure which test is appropriate, you do not need to choose one before booking.

We can review your history first and recommend the most relevant next step.

Explore Our Testing Options