Comprehensive Functional Lab Panel
Your health is more than a collection of symptoms — it’s a network of systems working in balance.
The Comprehensive Functional Lab Panel + Visit is designed to look deeper than routine annual labs.
This visit helps us identify hidden imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and metabolic patterns that influence your energy, mood, hormones, and overall vitality.
By understanding your body’s unique biochemistry, we can create a precise, personalized plan to optimize your wellness and prevent future issues before they begin.
Purpose: Discover underlying causes, not just diagnose conditions
Includes: Full functional lab testing + detailed review and consultation
Benefits
Detects early signs of imbalance before symptoms progress
Evaluates key systems — metabolic, hormonal, immune, and inflammatory
Identifies nutrient deficiencies that affect energy, sleep, and focus
Creates a personalized baseline for future optimization
Informs targeted nutrition, hormone, and lifestyle interventions
🌿 Your results become your roadmap for optimal wellness.
Before Your Appointment
To ensure accurate and meaningful results, please prepare as follows:
Fasting required: Avoid food for 8–12 hours before your draw (water only).
Stay hydrated the day before and morning of your appointment.
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, or strenuous exercise the morning of your test.
Continue medications unless advised otherwise.
Bring a list of current supplements and prescriptions.
What’s Included
Your functional panel is tailored to your specific needs, but may include:
Metabolic Health
Glucose, insulin, A1C, lipid panel, liver and kidney function
Hormonal Profile
Testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, cortisol
Thyroid panel (TSH, free T3, free T4, and thyroid antibodies)
Nutritional & Cellular Markers
Vitamin D, B12, folate, ferritin, magnesium, zinc, and other essential nutrients
Inflammation & Immune Function
C-reactive protein (CRP), CBC, white blood cell patterns
Advanced Functional Tests (when indicated)
GI and microbiome analysis
Food sensitivity or oxidative stress markers
Heavy metal or toxin exposure testing
⚕️ Every result tells part of your story — together, they reveal the full picture of your health.
What to Expect During Your Visit
Your consultation is focused on understanding, not just reviewing numbers.
Results Review — We’ll explain your labs in plain language and highlight what’s in or out of balance.
Root-Cause Insights — Identify underlying contributors to fatigue, weight gain, stress, or inflammation.
Personalized Plan — Nutrition, supplement, and lifestyle strategies tailored to your lab profile.
Integration — Results guide your ongoing care, including hormone, peptide, or weight optimization programs.
After Your Visit
You’ll receive a digital summary of your results with key insights and next steps.
Any abnormal findings will include recommendations or follow-up testing.
Most patients recheck key labs every 3–6 months during active treatment or annually for maintenance.
You’ll have ongoing access to education and clinical support for implementing your plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is this different from standard annual labs?
A: Functional labs look beyond the “normal range” to assess optimal function. We interpret patterns that reveal early imbalances rather than waiting for disease to appear.
Q: Will insurance cover this testing?
A: Some labs may be covered, but functional medicine panels often fall outside traditional insurance coverage. We’ll review all costs before ordering.
Q: How long do results take?
A: Most results return within 3–5 business days. You’ll review everything with your clinician at your visit.
Q: How often should I repeat these labs?
A: Every 3–6 months during treatment, or annually once you’ve established balance and stability.
Q: Can I order only certain labs?
A: Yes. We’ll tailor the panel to your health goals, medical history, and budget.
When to Seek Urgent Care
If your labs reveal concerning findings (e.g., significantly abnormal liver enzymes, anemia, thyroid dysfunction, or elevated glucose), we will contact you promptly with next steps.
If you develop new or worsening symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, severe fatigue, or dizziness, contact your provider immediately or call 911.
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For medical emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
