Final answer:
The functional type in Lab Specimen Label Editor categorizes the purpose of a lab specimen.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the Lab Specimen Label Editor, the functional type is a way of categorizing or classifying the purpose or function of a lab specimen. It helps to describe what the specimen is used for or what tests or experiments it is intended for.
For example, if the lab specimen is blood, the functional type could be 'hematology' because it is used for testing blood counts and other blood-related analyses.
You can define the functional type within the Lab Specimen Label Editor by selecting it from a predefined list of options or by manually entering a custom functional type.