Conventional Laboratory Testing
When appropriate, I can requisition standard laboratory work, including blood work and other medically indicated tests. These results help assess foundational health markers and support continuity of care alongside conventional medical services.
Advanced & Functional Lab Testing
For a deeper, more personalized assessment, I also offer access to advanced laboratory testing that goes beyond routine screening. These specialized tests allow us to explore root causes of symptoms rather than simply managing outcomes.
Advanced testing may include:
- Hormone and adrenal assessments
- Thyroid function beyond standard panels
- Nutrient and micronutrient status
- Digestive and gut health testing
- Cardiometabolic and inflammatory markers
- Iron studies and fatigue-related markers
- Genetic and functional assessments (when appropriate)
Why Advanced Testing Matters
Many symptoms, such as fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, or unexplained changes in health, can exist even when standard labs appear “normal.” Advanced testing helps identify subtle imbalances and patterns that may otherwise be missed, allowing for more precise and individualized treatment plans.
A Thoughtful, Patient-Centered Approach
Not every patient needs advanced testing. Recommendations are made carefully, based on your history, symptoms, and goals. All testing is explained clearly so you understand what we’re testing, why it matters, and how it informs your care.
Dutch Test (Comprehensive Hormone Testing)
The DUTCH Test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) is an advanced at-home lab test that provides a detailed assessment of hormone levels and how the body is metabolizing them. Using dried urine samples collected over a full day, the test measures key hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, DHEA, and their metabolites, offering insight into hormone balance, adrenal function, and detoxification pathways. Unlike single blood or saliva tests, the DUTCH Test shows hormone patterns and breakdown products, helping practitioners identify imbalances related to stress, fatigue, weight changes, mood concerns, menstrual irregularities, and sleep issues, and allowing for more personalized and precise treatment plans.
Heavy Metals
Heavy Metal Testing assesses the body’s exposure and burden of toxic metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium, which can interfere with neurological function, hormone balance, immune health, and detoxification pathways. Using blood, urine, or provoked urine samples, this testing helps identify both recent and chronic exposures that may contribute to symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, headaches, and unexplained inflammation. The results allow practitioners to create personalized detoxification and support plans aimed at safely reducing toxic load and improving overall health and resilience.
SIBO
The SIBO test is a non-invasive breath test used to help diagnose Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), a condition where excessive bacteria grow in the small intestine and interfere with normal digestion and nutrient absorption. During the test, a patient consumes a measured sugar solution (typically lactulose or glucose), and breath samples are collected over a set period to measure levels of hydrogen and methane gases. Elevated or early rises in these gases indicate bacterial fermentation occurring in the small intestine rather than the colon. The results help practitioners identify whether SIBO is present and guide targeted treatment strategies such as dietary modifications, antimicrobials, and gut-motility support.
Food Sensitivity
A Food Sensitivity lab test helps identify delayed immune reactions to specific foods that may contribute to chronic symptoms such as bloating, headaches, skin issues, joint pain, fatigue, and digestive discomfort. Unlike immediate food allergies, sensitivities often trigger subtle, delayed responses that can be difficult to pinpoint without testing. By measuring immune markers associated with food reactions, this test provides a clearer picture of how certain foods may be impacting the body, allowing practitioners to develop targeted elimination and reintroduction plans that support improved digestion, reduced inflammation, and overall well-being.
GeneRX Longevity and Optimal Health Plans based on your unique genetic profile
GeneRX Longevity and Optimal Health Plans use advanced genetic testing to create highly personalized health strategies based on your unique DNA. By analyzing genes involved in detoxification, inflammation, nutrient metabolism, hormone regulation, and aging pathways, GeneRX helps identify how your body is wired to respond to diet, supplements, exercise, stress, and environmental exposures. These insights allow practitioners to design targeted, proactive plans focused on disease prevention, healthy aging, and peak performance, moving beyond one-size-fits-all recommendations toward truly individualized, long-term health optimization.
Methylation Profiles
A Methylation Profile evaluates how efficiently your body carries out methylation, a critical biochemical process involved in DNA regulation, detoxification, neurotransmitter balance, hormone metabolism, and energy production. By assessing key genetic markers and nutrient-dependent pathways, this profile helps identify imbalances that may contribute to fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, inflammation, and impaired detoxification. Understanding an individual’s methylation status allows practitioners to tailor nutrition, supplementation (such as B vitamins), and lifestyle strategies to support optimal cellular function and long-term health.
Conventional Blood Testing through Local Labs
Conventional blood testing through local labs provides essential, evidence-based insights into overall health using standardized medical diagnostics. These tests evaluate key markers such as blood counts, cholesterol, blood sugar, thyroid function, liver and kidney health, inflammation, and nutrient levels. By working with local laboratories, results are reliable, widely recognized, and easily shared with other healthcare providers, allowing for coordinated care. Conventional blood testing serves as a foundational tool for identifying deficiencies, monitoring chronic conditions, and guiding both preventive and therapeutic treatment plans.
