Conventional Labs & Specialty Testing

Testing may be worth considering when:

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• Symptoms persist despite basic changes

• You want clarity before making a plan

• You need more detail than standard labs provide

• You want data-driven nutrition or wellness strategy

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We offer a full range of conventional laboratory testing through our Direct-Pay In-House Lab, providing convenient access to essential blood work without insurance barriers. This includes standard diagnostic panels as well as advanced cardiometabolic, hormone, inflammatory, autoimmune, and longevity-focused testing.

Step 1: Clarify the goal (“What are we trying to learn?”)

Step 2: Choose the right test (only if it changes decisions)

Step 3: Review results in context (symptoms + history)

Step 4: Build the plan (what to do, how long, what to monitor)

Depending on your needs, this may include conventional labs or specialty testing recommendations. Below are the differences:

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Conventional Labs:

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• CBC (Complete Blood Count)
  Evaluates red and white blood cells and platelets to assess overall blood and immune health.

• CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel)
  Assesses liver function, kidney function, electrolytes, and blood sugar.

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Cardiometabolic & Longevity Markers

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• Lipid Panel
  Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to evaluate cardiovascular health.

• Apolipoprotein B (ApoB)
  Assesses cholesterol particle burden related to cardiovascular risk.

• Lipoprotein(a)
  Genetic marker associated with cardiovascular risk.

• Omega-3 Index (Omega Check)
  Measures omega-3 fatty acid levels to assess inflammatory balance and cardiovascular support.

• Hemoglobin A1c
  Reflects average blood sugar levels over several months.

• Fasting Glucose
  Measures current blood sugar levels.

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Inflammation, Methylation & Cellular Health

 

• High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP)
  Marker of systemic inflammation.

• ESR (Sedimentation Rate)
  General indicator of inflammatory activity.

• Ferritin
  Reflects iron storage and inflammatory status.

• Homocysteine
  Marker related to cardiovascular health, neurologic function, and methylation pathways.

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Thyroid Panel

 

• TSH
  Primary screening test for thyroid function.

• Free T3
  Measures the active form of thyroid hormone.

• Free T4
  Measures circulating thyroid hormone levels.

• Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO)
  Screens for autoimmune thyroid conditions.

• Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TgAb)
  Additional autoimmune thyroid marker.

 

Female Hormone Panel

 

• Estradiol

• Progesterone

• Testosterone

• DHEA-S

• Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)

 

Male Hormone Panel

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• Total Testosterone

• Free Testosterone

• Estradiol (Sensitive Assay)

• DHEA-S

• SHBG

• PSA (age-appropriate)

 

Adrenal & Stress Markers

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• Cortisol (AM and/or PM)
  Evaluates adrenal function and stress response patterns.

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Nutrient Status

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• Vitamin D (25-OH)
  Assesses vitamin D status related to immune and bone health.

• Vitamin B12
  Supports neurologic function and energy metabolism.

• Folate (Serum or RBC)
  Evaluates folate status.

• Iron Panel
  Measures iron levels, binding capacity, and saturation.

• Magnesium (Serum or RBC)
  Assesses magnesium status related to neuromuscular function.

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Autoimmune & Immune Screening

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• ANA (Antinuclear Antibody)
  Broad screening test for autoimmune activity.

• Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
  Marker associated with inflammatory joint conditions.

• Anti-CCP Antibodies
  More specific marker for rheumatoid arthritis.

• Complement C3 / C4
  Evaluates immune system activity.

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Cognitive Health & Longevity Genetics

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• APOE Genotyping
  Genetic marker associated with Alzheimer’s disease risk and lipid metabolism.

• MTHFR Genetic Testing
  Evaluates genetic variants affecting methylation pathways.

• Alzheimer’s Genetic Risk Panel
  Genetic screening related to cognitive aging and neurodegenerative risk.

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Liver, Kidney & Safety Monitoring

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• AST / ALT
  Liver enzyme testing.

• Alkaline Phosphatase
  Marker of liver and bone activity.

• Creatinine & eGFR
  Evaluates kidney filtration and function.

• Uric Acid
  Assesses metabolic burden.

 

Urine Testing

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• Urinalysis
  Screens kidney health, hydration status, and urinary tract health.

• Microalbumin / Creatinine Ratio
  Early marker of kidney stress.

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Specialty Testing:

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• Galleri® Multi-Cancer Early Detection Test — Blood test that screens for 50+ cancers by detecting tumor DNA signals, often before symptoms.

• Genova GI Effects® Comprehensive Stool Analysis — Deep gut test assessing digestion, inflammation, and microbiome balance to help explain bloating, fatigue, and other symptoms.

• Hormone Testing (Serum + DUTCH) — Combines bloodwork and DUTCH testing for a full hormone picture to support concerns like fatigue, mood changes, sleep issues, and cycle irregularity.

• Food Sensitivity Testing — Identifies delayed immune responses that may contribute to inflammation and symptoms like brain fog, joint pain, and skin issues.

• Methylation & Genetic Wellness Testing — Genetic insights into detox, mood, hormones, and nutrient processing to personalize supplements and lifestyle.

• Functional Lab Panels — Reviews common labs (vitamins, lipids, inflammation markers, etc.) through a functional lens to identify what’s optimal for you—not just “normal.”

• NEW: Saliva-Based Sleep Assessment — Measures melatonin, cortisol, and progesterone to uncover drivers of sleep issues, fatigue, brain fog, and hormone imbalance—no blood draw.

• Additional specialty testing when appropriate to your goals

 

(We’ll only recommend what makes sense for you.)

Can I order tests without a consult?

We strongly recommend a consult so results lead to a plan.

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Will you help me interpret results?

Yes—interpretation and action plan are the point.